Description

This is to advise that on November 28, 2024, Melvin Lake Wind Inc. registered the Melvin Lake Wind Project, Halifax and Hants Counties for environmental assessment, in accordance with Part IV of the Environment Act.

The purpose of the proposed undertaking is to construct and operate an up to 23 turbine, up to 161 MW wind energy project. The wind turbines will be up to 206 m tall to the tip of the blade and individually produce up to 7 MW. The Project is located in the Municipality of East Hants and Halifax Regional Municipality, near the community of Pockwock, NS. Melvin Lake Wind Inc. intends to begin construction in 2025 and the wind energy project is expected to be operational for up to 30 years commencing in 2028.

Minister's Decision

On January 27, 2025, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change 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, Approval (PDF)
• Conditions (PDF)
• Comments on EA Registration (PDF)
• Public Notice (PDF)

Registration

• EARD to Appendix A (part a)
• Appendix A (part b)
• Appendix A (part c)
• Appendix B to Appendix G (part a)
• Appendix G (part b) to Appendix N
• Drawing 2.1 – 2.3E
• Drawing 2.3F – 7.6
• Drawing 7.7 – 7.13A
• Drawing 7.13B – 7.17
• Drawing 7.18 – 7.22
• Drawing 7.23 – 7.27
• Drawing 7.28 – 7.33
• Drawing 7.34 – 10.2B
• Drawing 10.2C – 10.3

Opportunities for Public Input

Public comments on the Registration were accepted until January 7, 2025.

All comments received from the public consultation will be 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. By submitting your comments, you are consenting to the posting of your comments on the Department's website.