Description

On 27 January 2023, PHP Wind GP Inc and PHP Wind LP Inc, carrying on business as Port Hawkesbury Paper Wind Limited Partnership, registered the Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm Project for environmental assessment, in accordance with Part IV of the Environment Act.

The purpose of the proposed undertaking is to construct and operate a 29 turbine, 130.5 MW wind project that will diversify the energy mix powering the Port Hawkesbury Paper Facility. The wind turbines will be up to 195 m tall to the tip of the blade and individually produce up to 4.5 MW. The Project centre is located 7 km northeast of Lincolnville and 7.4 km southeast of Mattie Settlement, Guysborough County, Nova Scotia. The Project intends to begin construction in summer/fall 2023 and is expected to be operational for 25 years commencing in 2025.

Minister's Decision

On 20 March 2023, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change released a decision (PDF) 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 (PDF).

Project Documents

• Minister’s Decision, Approval (PDF)
• Conditions (PDF)
• Comments EA Registration (PDF)
• Public Notice (PDF)

Registration

• Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm EA Registration Document - PART 1 - Appendix B (PDF)
• Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm EA Registration Document - PART 2 - Appendix C1 (PDF)
• Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm EA Registration Document - PART 3 - Appendix C2 (PDF)
• Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm EA Registration Document - PART 4 - Appendix C3 (PDF)
• Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm EA Registration Document - PART 5 - Appendix C4 (PDF)
• Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm EA Registration Document - PART 6 - Appendix C5 (PDF)
• Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm EA Registration Document - PART 7 - Appendix C6 (PDF)
• Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm EA Registration Document - PART 8 - Appendix D-H (PDF)
• Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm EA Registration Document - PART 9 - Appendix I-M (PDF)
• Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm EA Registration Document - PART 10 - Appendix N-Q (PDF)
• DWG Pkg 1 - Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm Project Drawing 2_1-3_1 (PDF)
• DWG Pkg 2 - Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm Project Drawing 5_1-7_3 (PDF)
• DWG Pkg 3 - Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm Project Drawing 7_4-7_6 (PDF)
• DWG Pkg 4 - Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm Project Drawing 7_7-7_11 (PDF)
• DWG Pkg 5 - Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm Project Drawing 7_12A-7_12C (PDF)
• DWG Pkg 6 - Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm Project Drawing 7_12D-7_12F (PDF)
• DWG Pkg 7 - Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm Project Drawing 7_12G-7_12I (PDF)
• DWG Pkg 8 - Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm Project Drawing 7_12J-7_12L (PDF)
• DWG Pkg 9 - Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm Project Drawing 7_12M-7_12O (PDF)
• DWG Pkg 10 - Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm Project Drawing 7_12P-7_12Q (PDF)
• DWG Pkg 11 - Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm Project Drawing 7_13-7_16 (PDF)
• DWG Pkg 12 - Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm Project Drawing 7_17-7_19A (PDF)
• DWG Pkg 13 - Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm Project Drawing 7_19B-7_21 (PDF)
• DWG Pkg 14 - Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm Project Drawing 7_22-7_25 (PDF)
• DWG Pkg 15 - Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm Project Drawing 7_26A-7_28 (PDF)
• DWG Pkg 16 - Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm Project Drawing 7_29-7_32 (PDF)
• DWG Pkg 17 - Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm Project Drawing 10_1A-10_2A (PDF)
• DWG Pkg 18 - Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm Project Drawing 10_2B-10_3 (PDF)

Opportunities for Public Input

Public comments on the Registration were accepted until 27 February 2023.

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 will be removed before being placed on the website.