This is to advise that on 3 October 2025, EverWind NS Holdings Ltd and Membertou Development Corporation registered the Setapuktuk Wind Project for environmental assessment, in accordance with Part IV of the Environment Act. Setapuktuk is the Mi’kmaw word for Guysborough and is pronounced ‘seh-duh-BOOK-took’.

The purpose of the proposed undertaking is to construct and operate a 432-megawatt (MW) wind power project with 54-turbines and associated infrastructure (i.e. access roads, substation, transmission line, buildings, etc.) that will generate renewable electricity to produce green hydrogen and ammonia for local use and export. Each wind turbine will be approximately 221.7 metres to the tip of the blade and individually produce 8 MW. The Project is located near the communities of Pirate Harbour, Middle Melford, Sand Point, Hadleyville, and Manchester in the Municipality of the District of Guysborough, in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia. The Project intends to begin construction in 2026 and is expected to be operational for 35 years.

Project Summary and Map (PDF)

Minister's Decision

On 24 November 2025, 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 Environmental Act. The undertaking has been approved subject to a number of conditions (PDF).

Project Documents

• Minister’s Decision – Approval (PDF)
• Conditions (PDF)
• Comments on EA Registration (PDF)
• Public Notice(PDF)

Registration

• Setapuktuk Wind Project 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-G PDF)
• Appendix H (PDF)
• Appendix I-M Part 1 (PDF)
• Appendix M Part 2 - O (PDF)
• Drawings 2.1-3.4D (PDF)
• Drawings 3.4E-7.1 (PDF)
• Drawings 7.2-7.10 (PDF)
• Drawings 7.11-7.16C (PDF)
• Drawings 7.16D-7.16I (PDF)
• Drawings 7.16J-7.17 (PDF)
• Drawings 7.18-7.21D (PDF)
• Drawings 7.21E-7.22B (PDF)
• Drawings 7.22C-7.22H (PDF)
• Drawings 7.23-7.30B (PDF)
• Drawings 7.30C-7.31D (PDF)
• Drawings 7.31E-13.1 (PDF)

Opportunities for Public Input

Public comments on the Registration were accepted until 12 November 2025.

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.