Berens River First Nation Bridge Replacement

This submission is strictly for the demolition of the existing structure and associated activities. The works associated with the construction of the new bridge, off alignment of the existing, was submitted for ISC review in October 2024 when the existing pier was intended to be left standing in the channel and would not require an access pad for its removal.  A determination was made on October 31, 2024 by ISC that the project, as described, was "not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects" and was posted to the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry. Since the time of the above submission, it has been determined that the pier is to be removed from the channel. Additionally, it was discovered that the existing steel truss is coated in lead-containing paint, designated as a hazardous waste, and will require dismantling and disposal in accordance with various provincial regulations. A new Request for Review has been submitted to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, detailing the in-water works, the associated risks, and mitigation measures.

 

 

 

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9 October 2026– Indigenous Services Canada intends 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, Indigenous Services Canada is inviting public comments until 9 November 2026  respecting that determination.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
1 Berens River First Nation Bridge Replacement - November 9, 2026

Contacts

Indigenous Services Canada
Lori Bueckert, Environmental Analyst
365 Hargrave Street
Winnipeg MB R3B 3A3
Telephone: 204-227-3254
Email: lori.bueckert@canada.ca


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  • Location

    • Berens River First Nation (Manitoba)

  • Nature of activity

    • Bridges

  • Assessment status

    In progress

  • Start date

    2026-11-09

  • Proponent

    Berens River First Nation

  • Authorities

    • Fisheries and Oceans Canada
    • Indigenous Services Canada

  • Assessment type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference number

    90884

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...within 200 kilometres
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