Reconstruction of Marginal Wharf and Launchway at Blue Beach SCH, NL

The proposed project at Blue Beach SCH includes the demolition, removal, and replacement of the northwestern marginal wharf and launchway. These replacement structures will not be like-for-like replacements - they will expand upon the existing footprint, resulting in approximately 415 additional square meters for the new marginal wharf and an additional 103 square meters for the new launchway. Once completed, the new marginal wharf will be graded to ensure positive site drainage. In addition to the aforementioned work, the proposed project will include dredging the harbour basin. The proposed dredge area is approximately 4,511 square meters and is located in the northwestern corner of the basin, nearest the new marginal wharf. This dredge work will result in the removal of  approximately 1,500 cubic meters of dredge material.

Latest update

Notice of Intent to Make a Determination – Start of Public Comment Period

September 28, 2026 – The federal authorities intend to make a determination regarding whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, the federal authorities are inviting public comments until October 28, 2026 respecting that determination.

 

Written comments must be submitted to:

Dion Upward

Acting Regional Engineer, Small Craft Harbours, Newfoundland and Labrador Region

80 East White Hills Road, St. John's, NL A1C 5X1

Email: dion.upward@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Telephone: 709-763-5689.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
1 Notice of Intent to Make a Determination – Start of Public Comment Period - September 28, 2026

Contacts

Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Dion Upward, Regional Engineer
80 East White Hills Road
St. John's NL A1C 5X1
Telephone: 709-763-5689
Email: Dion.Upward@dfo-mpo.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Blue Beach SCH is located in Blue Beach, Newfoundland (NL). Located in the St. George’s census division. (Newfoundland and Labrador)

  • Nature of activity

    • Ports and Harbours

  • Assessment status

    In progress

  • Start date

    2026-09-28

  • Proponent

    Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Small Craft Harbours (DFO-SCH)

  • Authorities

    • Fisheries and Oceans Canada

  • Assessment type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference number

    90805

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