Description
This is to advise that on May 6, 2013, Watts Wind Energy Inc. will register the McLellans Brook Wind Energy Project Addendum for environmental assessment, in accordance with Part IV of the Environment Act.
The purpose of the proposed undertaking is to develop the six megawatt community owned McLellans Brook Wind Project, located approximately 2km east of Forbes Lake and 7km south of Stellarton, Nova Scotia in the Municipality of Pictou County. Pending approval to proceed, construction is anticipated to commence in late 2013 with operations to begin in early 2014.
Minister's Decision
On June 25, the Minister of Environment released a decision
(PDF:35k) 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:84k).
Project Documents
- June 25, 2013 - Minister's Decision (PDF:35k)
- June 25, 2013 - Conditions of Release (PDF:84k)
- May 6, 2013 - Addendum (PDF:7.9mb)
- March 19, 2013 - Minister's Decision (PDF:23k)
Registration
- Public Notice (PDF:19k)
- Cover Page - Section 3 (PDF:6.4mb)
- Section 4 - 5 (PDF:7.6mb)
- Section 6 - Appendix 6 (PDF:6.7mb)
- Appendix 7 (PDF:7.4mb)
Opportunities for Public Input
Public comments on the Registration Document were accepted until February 28, 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.).