Lazy Head Marine Terminal Project

Carver Mineral Resources, Inc. is proposing to develop, operate, and decommission a marine terminal located in Lazy Head in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia. As proposed, the Lazy Head Marine Terminal Project would consist of a new marine terminal in Chedabucto Bay, designed to accommodate vessels of up to 48,000 deadweight tonnes and support the export of aggregate. The project is anticipated to have an operational lifespan of 85 years.

Latest update

November 3, 2026 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is inviting Indigenous Peoples and the public to review the summary of the Initial Project Description for the Lazy Head Marine Terminal Project and provide feedback by November 23, 2026. Comments received will be used to prepare the summary of issues. Funding is also available to help participate in the impact assessment process for this project. Applications received by December 3, 2026, will be considered.

At a glance

Planning

Planning

In progress 1/180 days

Key documents

Impact Statement

Impact Statement

Not started 0/1095 days
Impact Assessment

Impact Assessment

Not started 0/300 days
Decision Making

Decision Making

Not started 0/30 days
Post Decision

Post Decision phase is an ongoing process

If approved, the project may proceed to construction as federal authorizations and permits are issued, and as conditions and other requirements are met.

Post Decision

Not started

Participate

Contacts

Lazy Head Marine Terminal Project
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
200-1801 Hollis Street
Halifax NS B3J 3N4
Telephone: 902-426-0564
Email: LazyHead@iaac-aeic.gc.ca

Media Relations
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa ON K1A 0H3
Email: media@iaac-aeic.gc.ca


Disclaimer

This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • Lazy Head (Nova Scotia)

  • Nature of activity

    • Ports and Harbours

  • Assessment status

    In progress

  • Start date

    2026-11-03

  • Proponent

    Carver Mineral Resources, Inc.

  • Authorities

    • Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

  • Assessment type

    Planning Phase for Impact Assessment

  • Reference number

    90794

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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