Description

This is to advise that on September 23, 2019, Dexter Construction Company Limited registered the Additional Information Addendum for the Sheet Harbour Aggregate Quarry Project for environmental assessment, in accordance with Part IV of the Environment Act.

The purpose of the proposed undertaking is to develop a rock quarry to supply aggregate markets on the Eastern Shore and beyond with quality construction aggregate. The project is located within 81 hectares on PID 40832503 off Marine Gateway Road in Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia. The project is anticipated to commence in 2020 with initial volumes of 50,000 tonnes per year. Depending on market demand the anticipated life of the project is 20 – 50 years. The addendum includes additional information regarding potential effects to water resources and fish.

Minister's Decision

On November 8, 2019, the Minister of Environment released a decision concerning this review. The Minister has decided to approve the undertaking in accordance with Section 13(1)b of the Environmental Assessment Regulations, pursuant to Part IV of the Environment Act. The undertaking has been approved subject to a number of conditions.

Project Documents

• Minister’s Decision (PDF:219k)
• Conditions (PDF:2.7mb)
• Comments (PDF:586k)
• Comments EA Registration Document (PDF:2.6mb)
• Public Notice (PDF:11k)

Registration Document

• Registration Document and Figures
• EA Registration Document Appendix A-F
• EA Registration Document Appendix G-H
• EA Registration Document Appendix I-L
• Addendum

Opportunities for Public Input

Public comments on the Registration were accepted until March 2, 2019.

All comments received from the public consultation are posted on the department’s website for public viewing. In the case of an individual, the address, email and contact information were removed before being placed on the website.