Interim Water System Upgrades and Extension on Neskantaga First Nation

The Proposed Project

 

Neskantaga First Nation is proposing various upgrades to and expansion of the community's water system. Project activities are as follows:

  • Installation of approximately 600 m of watermain from a dead end watermain by the Elder's 6-plex to the dead end at the Arena to eliminate two (2) dead ends;
  • Extension of approximately 500 m of road and sewer with the proposed watermain looping to create 15 new serviced lots;
  • Installation at an automatic flusher at the dead end by the school to automate the flushing in this location;
  • Installation of approximately 200 m of watermain and sanitary forcemain to the east intersection of Neskantaga Drive and Lakeshore Drive to create six (6) new serviced lots; And
  • Replacement of the existing water treatment plant chlorine dioxide system.

This work is meant to be an interim measure to support the community's growing water usage needs until a new water treatment plant is operational.

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Interim Water System Upgrades and Extension on Neskantaga First Nation – Public Comments Invited

 

May 16, 2026 – Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed Interim Water System Upgrades and Extension on Neskantaga First Nation, located in Neskantaga First Nation is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, Indigenous Services Canada is inviting comments from the public respecting that determination.

 

Written comments must be submitted by June 16, 2026 to:

Hannah Silvaggio

101-100 Anemki Place

Fort William First Nation, ON P7J 1A5

hannah.silvaggio@sac-isc.gc.ca.

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Contacts

Indigenous Services Canada
Hannah Silvaggio, Environment Officer
100 Anemki Place, Suite 101
Fort William First Nation, Ontario P7J 1A5
Telephone: 807-624-5921
Email: hannah.silvaggio@sac-isc.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Neskantaga First Nation (Ontario)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Water Management

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2026-05-16

  • Proponent

    Neskantaga First Nation

  • Authorities

    • Indigenous Services Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    90473

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...within 200 kilometres
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