Description

On 5 June 2024, Windy Ridge Wind (4560536 Nova Scotia Ltd) registered the Windy Ridge Wind Power Project for environmental assessment, in accordance with Part IV of the Environment Act.

The purpose of the proposed undertaking is to construct and operate a 49 turbine, 340 MW wind project. The wind turbines will be 199.5 m tall to the tip of the blade and individually produce up to 7.0 MW. The Project is situated on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq people, in the Cobequid Hills region of Nova Scotia, approximately 6 km northwest of Debert. The project will also include a transmission line, electrical collector lines and substation, access roads, and temporary laydown areas. The proponent intends to begin construction of the Project in 2024 and it is expected to be operational for 35 years commencing in 2025.

Minister's Decision

On or before 25 July 2024, 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

• Windy Ridge Wind Power Project EA Registration Document (PDF)
• Appendix A - Figures Part 1 (PDF)
• Appendix A - Figures Part 2 (PDF)
• Appendix A - Figures Part 3 (PDF)
• Appendix A - Figures Part 4 (PDF)
• Appendix A - Figures Part 5 (PDF)
• Appendix A - Figures Part 6 (PDF)
• Appendix A - Figures Part 7 (PDF)
• Appendix B (PDF)
• Appendix C (PDF)
• Appendix D Part 1 (PDF)
• Appendix D Part 2 (PDF)
• Appendix E (PDF)
• Appendix F (PDF)
• Appendix G (PDF)
• Appendix H (PDF)
• Appendix I Part 1 (PDF)
• Appendix I Part 2 (PDF)
• Appendix J Part 1 (PDF)
• Appendix J Part 2 (PDF)
• Appendix K (PDF)
• Appendix L (PDF)

Opportunities for Public Input

Public comments on the Registration will be accepted until 5 July 2024.

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

Fax or email

Fax: 902-424-6925
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 address, email and contact information will be removed before being placed on the website. By submitting your comments, you are consenting to the posting of your comments on the department's website.