Description
This is to advise that on 10 November 2026, 3341581 Nova Scotia Limited registered the Inglisville Road Pit Project, Annapolis County, for environmental assessment, in accordance with Part IV of the Environment Act.
The purpose of the proposed undertaking is to establish a new sand and gravel extraction operation on Inglisville Road, West Inglisville, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia (PID 05062815). The project will be developed progressively in 1-hectare operational blocks over an anticipated operational lifespan of 20 to 30 years, beginning with an initial 4.0 ha footprint (Blocks 1-4) and extending to a maximum of 36 ha of extraction area over the life of the project, within a property of approximately 76 ha. Proposed pit activities include site preparation (clearing, grading, and topsoil salvage), excavation of sand and gravel, screening and crushing using mobile equipment, stockpiling, and transportation of aggregate by truck, with progressive reclamation carried out throughout the project. The proposed operation is expected to support an annual production rate of approximately 50,000 tonnes, meeting local and regional demand for construction aggregate while operating in compliance with provincial environmental standards. The project will require an Industrial Approval under the Environment Act. Pending approval, extraction is anticipated to begin in spring 2027, with progressive reclamation carried out throughout the project.
Minister's Decision
On or before 9 January 2027, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change will decide if the project can be granted conditional environmental assessment approval.
Project Documents
Registration
- Inglisville Road Pit Project EA Registration Document (PDF)
- Appendix A - D (PDF)
- Appendix E - H (PDF)
- Appendix I (PDF)
- Appendix J - L (PDF)
- Drawings 2.3.1-7.1.2.1 (PDF)
- Drawings 7.1.2.2-7.1.2.3C (PDF)
- Drawings 7.1.3.1-7.1.5.2 (PDF)
- Drawings 7.1.6.1-7.4.1.1 (PDF)
Opportunities for Public Input
Public comments on the Registration will be accepted until 20 December 2026.
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
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 name, address, email and contact information will be 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.