Wasauksing First Nation - Supply Island Lighthouse Demolition and Remediation

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), in partnership with Wasauksing First Nation (WFN), are proposing a lighthouse demolition and soil remediation project located on the west side of Supply Island located to the northwest to WFN's Reserve lands in Parry Sound, Ontario.

The lighthouse, which comprises wood frame construction clad with cedar shingles, is approximately 8 m tall with a 3.6 m x 3.6 m square base set on a mortared stone foundation. A 3.6 m x 3.6 m one story building extension is present on the east side of the lighthouse, and is of more recent construction as it is covered with particle board and has a galvanized metal roof. Physical activities for this project include: proper removal of designated substances (i.e., lead paint) prior to demolition of the lighthouse and building extension; vegetation clearing; remediation (excavation) of impacted soil around the physical works; and reinstatement of disturbed inland and shoreline areas (including replanting with native species). Designated substances (i.e., lead) will be managed as hazardous wastes. All waste, including any liquid waste, generated as part of the project will be disposed off-site at an appropriately licensed facility.

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Latest update

October 5, 2022 – Indigenous Services Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada issued its notice of determination and determined that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

September 22, 2022 – The public period on the project is closed. Indigenous Services Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada are considering comments received to help inform its determination on whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

April 14, 2022 – Indigenous Services Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada intend to make a determination regarding whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, Indigenous Services Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada are inviting public comments until May 14, 2022 respecting the determination.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document Number Document Title File Date
2 Notice of Determination - October 5, 2022
1 Wasauksing First Nation - Supply Island Lighthouse Demolition and Remediation - April 1, 2022

Contacts

Ricky Chiu
Indigenous Services Canada
Ricky Chiu, A/ Environment Officer
7th Floor
655 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario M5G 2K4
Telephone: 647-327-7603
Email: rickywaikei.chiu@sac-isc.gc.ca


  • Location

    • Supply Island Lighthouse (Ontario)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Remediation and conservation

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2022-04-01

  • Proponent

    Indigenous Services Canada, in partnership with Wasauksing First Nation

  • Authorities

    • Environment and Climate Change Canada
    • Indigenous Services Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    83512

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...within 200 kilometres
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