Description
This is to advise that on 24 June 2026, EverWind NS Holdings Ltd and Membertou Development Corporation registered the Harbour Hills Wind Project, Guysborough County for environmental assessment, in accordance with Part IV of the Environment Act.
The purpose of the proposed undertaking is to construct and operate a wind power project with up to 107 turbines capable of generating up to 856 megawatts (MW) of renewable electricity. The Project also includes other infrastructure such as access roads, electrical lines, one or more substations, laydown yards, and buildings. Each wind turbine will have a height of approximately 221.7 metres to the tip of the blade and individually produce up to 8 MW. The Project is located near the communities of Port Bickerton, Country Harbour Mines, Melrose, and Indian Harbour Lake in the Municipality of the District of Guysborough and the Municipality of the District of St. Mary's, in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia. The Project intends to begin construction in 2030 and is expected to be operational for 35 years.
Minister's Decision
On 13 August 2026, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change released a decision (PDF) regarding this review. The Minister has determined that the Registration information was insufficient to make a decision on the Project and that additional information is required in accordance with Section 13(1)(a) of the Environmental Assessment Regulations, pursuant to Part IV of the Environment Act. The Proponent must provide more information regarding flora and fauna.
Project Documents
Registration
- Harbour Hills Wind Project EA Registration Document - Appendix A (PDF)
- Appendix B - F (PDF)
- Appendix G - J Part 1 (PDF)
- Appendix J Part 2 (PDF)
- Appendix K - Q (PDF)
- Drawings 2.1 – 3.2F (PDF)
- Drawings 3.2G – 3.3 (PDF)
- Drawings 3.4 – 7.1 (PDF)
- Drawings 7.2 – 8.7 (PDF)
- Drawings 9.1 – 9.3E (PDF)
- Drawings 9.3F – 9.3M (PDF)
- Drawings 9.3N – 10.1B (PDF)
- Drawings 10.1C – 10.1J (PDF)
- Drawings 10.1K - 10.4A (PDF)
- Drawings 10.4B – 10.9 (PDF)
- Drawings 10.10 – 10.15C (PDF)
- Drawings 10.15D – 16.1 (PDF)
Opportunities for Public Input
Public comments on the Registration were accepted until 3 August 2026.
All comments received from the public consultation are posted on the Department's website for public viewing. In the case of an individual, the name, address, email and contact information were removed before being posted on the website. By submitting your comments, you are consenting to the posting of your comments on the Department's website.