Description
This is to advise that on February 12, 2013, Watts Wind Energy Inc. registered the Barrington Wind Energy Project for environmental assessment, in accordance with Part IV of the Environment Act.
The purpose of the proposed undertaking is to develop the 3.2 megawatt community owned Barrington Wind Project located in the Municipality of the District of Barrington. The project is approximately 4km west of Barrington Passage, NS. The project will involve the installation of two utility scale wind turbines. Construction is scheduled to begin late 2013, with commissioning occurring early 2014.
Minister's Decision
On April 3, the Minister of Environment released a decision
(PDF:449k) 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:3.2mb).
Project Documents
- Minister's Decision (PDF:449k)
- Terms and Conditions (PDF:3.2mb)
- Public Notice (PDF:19k)
Registration
- Cover Page to End of Section 6 (PDF:9mb)
- Section 7 to End of Appendix 3 (PDF:4.3mb)
- Appendix 4 to End of Document (PDF:8.4mb)
Opportunities for Public Input
Public comments on the Registration Document were accepted until March 14, 2013.
Comments received, including any personal information, will be made available to the public from the Department of Environment and Climate Change library, 5th floor, Halifax Office (5151 Terminal Rd.).