Description
On 14 May 2024, Alva Construction Ltd registered the Hartville Quarry Expansion Project, Hants County for environmental assessment, in accordance with Part IV of the Environment Act.
The purpose of the proposed undertaking is to expand the existing Hartville Quarry from 3.988 ha to 10.118 ha to allow for the continued production and stockpiling of aggregate used in a wide variety of local construction and infrastructure projects. The proposed undertaking will take place at 783 Ellershouse Road, Windsor-West Hants Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia (PIDs 45407111, 45007903, 45407095). The quarry is accessed by an unnamed gravel road leading off Ellershouse Road and is approximately 3.6 km south of the intersection of Trunk 1 and Ellershouse Road (44.960°N, -63.994°W). The project's lifespan will be an estimated 35 years with continued production of an average of 50,000-100,000 tonnes of aggregate annually; based on current market demands. The expected commencement of the proposed project is Summer 2024.
Minister's Decision
On or before 3 July 2024, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change will decide if the project can be granted conditional environmental assessment approval.
Project Documents
Registration
- Hartville Quarry Expansion EA Registration Document (PDF)
- Appendix A - Part 1 (PDF)
- Appendix A - Part 2 (PDF)
- Appendix A - Part 3 (PDF)
- Appendix A - Part 4 (PDF)
- Appendix B-H (PDF)
Opportunities for Public Input
Public comments on the Registration will be accepted until 13 June 2024.
Online
Comments can be submitted online.
In writing
You can submit written comments to:
Environmental Assessment Branch
Department of Environment and Climate Change
PO Box 442
Halifax, NS, B3J 2P8
Fax or email
Fax: 902-424-6925
ea@novascotia.ca
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.