Description

This is to advise that on 2 April 2026, WEB Sugar Maple Wind Inc registered the Sugar Maple Wind Energy Project, Pictou County for environmental assessment, in accordance with Part IV of the Environment Act.

The purpose of the proposed undertaking is to construct and operate an up to 16 turbine, 112 MW wind energy project. The wind turbines will be up to 200 m tall to the tip of the blade and will have a rated capacity of up to 7.0 MW. The Project is situated on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq people, in Pictou County. It is located approximately 2 km from the rural community of Upper Barney's River, 11 km to the south of the Trans-Canada Highway 104 at Barney's River Station, and 6.5 km northeast of the community of Garden of Eden. The project will also include a short transmission line, electrical collector lines, a substation, switchyard, access roads, and temporary laydown areas. The proponent intends to begin major construction phases of the Project in spring of 2027, and it is expected to reach commercial operation by the end of 2028. This Project is being proposed as part of the Province's Green Choice Program and will operate for 25 years.

Project Summary and Map (PDF)

Minister's Decision

On 22 May 2026, 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 Environment Act. The undertaking has been approved subject to a number of conditions (PDF).

Project Documents

• Minister's Decision – Approval (PDF)
• Conditions (PDF)
• Comments (PDF)
• Public Notice (PDF)

Registration

• Sugar Maple Wind Energy Project EA Registration Document (PDF)
• Appendix A-1 (PDF)
• Appendix A-2 (PDF)
• Appendix A-3 (PDF)
• Appendix B (PDF)
• Appendix C-1 (PDF)
• Appendix C-2 (PDF)
• Appendix D (PDF)
• Appendix E (PDF)
• Appendix F (PDF)
• Appendix G (PDF)
• Appendix H (PDF)
• Appendix I (PDF)
• Appendix J (PDF)
• Appendix K (PDF)
• Appendix L (PDF)

Opportunities for Public Input

Public comments on the Registration were accepted until 12 May 2026.

All comments received from the public consultation were 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.