Description

This is to advise that on 12 November 2026, West Bay Wind Inc registered the West Bay Wind Project, Cumberland County for environmental assessment, in accordance with Part IV of the Environment Act.

The purpose of the proposed undertaking is to construct and operate a wind energy project consisting of up to 25 wind turbines, with a maximum project capacity of 150 MW. The wind turbines may be up to 232 m tall to the tip of the blade with individual turbine capacities of up to 7.0 MW. The project is situated on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq people, in Cumberland County approximately 9 km northwest of Parrsboro. The project will also include a transmission line, electrical collector lines, a substation, switchyard, access roads and temporary laydown areas. The proponent intends to begin their initial construction phases of the project in the second half of 2028 and is expected to reach commercial operation by the end of 2030. The project is expected to operate for at least 25 years with the potential for continued operation beyond this period.

Project Summary and Map (PDF)

Minister's Decision

On or before 11 January 2027, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change will decide if the project can be granted conditional environmental assessment approval.

Project Documents

• Public Notice (PDF)

Registration

• West Bay Wind Project EA Registration Document (PDF)
• Appendix A-1 (PDF)
• Appendix A-2 (PDF)
• Appendix A-3 (PDF)
• Appendix A-4 (PDF)
• Appendix A-5 (PDF)
• Appendix A-6 (PDF)
• Appendix A-7 (PDF)
• Appendix A-8 (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-1 (PDF)
• Appendix J-2 (PDF)
• Appendix J-3 (PDF)
• Appendix J-4 (PDF)
• Appendix K (PDF)
• Appendix L (PDF)

Opportunities for Public Input

Public comments on the Registration will be accepted until 22 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

Email

ea@novascotia.ca

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.