Description

On 7 August 2024, Clydesdale Holdings Ltd registered the Clydesdale Ridge Wind Project for environmental assessment, in accordance with Part IV of the Environment Act.

The purpose of the proposed undertaking is to construct up to 18 wind turbines for a wind energy project located in both Colchester and Pictou Counties, near the communities of Mt Thom, Earltown, Loganville, and Berichan. The components of the Project include the wind turbines, new roads, upgrades to existing roads, electrical collector lines and temporary laydown areas. The Project will produce up to 126 MW of renewable energy from wind turbines that are up to 200 m tall to the tip of the blade and individually produce up to 7 MW. The Proponent is developing and will own and operate the Project in partnership with Mi'kmaq communities in Nova Scotia. Site preparation activities for Project construction would start in 2025 at the earliest. The Project is expected to be operational for a minimum of 25 years starting in 2027.

Minister's Decision

On 26 September 2024, 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 conditions (PDF).

Project Documents

• Ministers Decision, Approval (PDF)
• Conditions (PDF)
• Comments EA Registration (PDF)
• Public Notice (PDF)

Registration

• Clydesdale Ridge Wind Project EA Registration Document and Appendix A-B (PDF)
• Appendix C - Part 1 (PDF)
• Appendix C - Part 2 (PDF)
• Appendix D-H (PDF)
• Appendix I - Part 1 (PDF)
• Appendix I - Part 2 to Appendix L - Part 1 (PDF)
• Appendix L - Part 2 to Appendix S (PDF)
• Appendix T–V (PDF)
• Drawings – Part 1 - 5.1 to 6.1 (PDF)
• Drawings – Part 2 - 6.1 to 11.1 (PDF)
• Drawings – Part 2A - 11.1 (PDF)
• Drawings – Part 3 - 11.2 to 12.3 (PDF)
• Drawings – Part 4 - 12.4 to 12.8 (PDF)
• Drawings – Part 5 - 12.8 to 12.9 (PDF)
• Drawings – Part 6 - 12.9 to 13.1 (PDF)
• Mi'kmaq Ecological Knowledge Study (PDF)

Opportunities for Public Input

Public comments* on the Registration were accepted until September 6, 2024

* 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 website.