Description
This is to advise that on 6 March 2026, Upper Afton Wind Ltd. registered the Upper Afton Wind Project 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 176 megawatt (MW) wind power project with up to 28 turbines and associated infrastructure (i.e. access roads, substation, 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 rotor blade and individually produce up to 8 MW. The Project is located near the communities of Upper Afton, Merland and New France in the Municipality of the County of Antigonish, Antigonish County and Upper Big Tracadie, South Merland and North Intervale 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.
Minister's Decision
On or before 25 April 2026, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change will decide if the project can be granted conditional environmental assessment approval.
Project Documents
Registration
- Upper Afton Wind Project EA Registration Document to Appendix E (PDF)
- Appendix F - J (PDF)
- Appendix K - P PDF)
- Appendix Q - S (PDF)
- Drawings 2.1 - 3.1G (PDF)
- Drawings 3.1H - 8.1 (PDF)
- Drawings 8.2 – 9.1 (PDF)
- Drawings 9.2 – 9.6D (PDF)
- Drawings 9.6E – 9.6L (PDF)
- Drawings 10.1A – 10.1H (PDF)
- Drawings 10.1I – 10.3E (PDF)
- Drawings 10.3F – 10.4E (PDF)
- Drawings 10.4F – 10.5 (PDF)
- Drawings 10.6 – 10.14 (PDF)
- Drawings 10.15 – 16.1 (PDF)
Opportunities for Public Input
Public comments on the Registration will be accepted until 15 April 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.