Notice of intent to make a determination

Cold Lake First Nation Water System Upgrades – Public Comments Invited

April 18, 2020 – Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed Cold Lake First Nation Water System Upgrades, located in Cold Lake First Nation is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, Indigenous Services Canada is inviting comments from the public respecting that determination.

Written comments must be submitted by May 19, 2020 to:

Stacey LeBlanc

630 Canada Place
9700 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB
T5J 4G2
Stacey.leblanc@canada.ca

The Proposed Project

The proposed project includes the connection of the Cold Lake First Nation to the Cold Lake/Bonyville regional water system. The project includes connecting a supply main from the regional water system to the core area of the First Nation, and an expansion of the Cold Lake First Nation's distribution system to service rural residences within the First Nation lands with potable water. The proposed infrastructure includes construction of a new water booster pumphouse building complete with gravity sewer, natural gas backup generator, and natural gas unit heaters. It also includes the installation of approximately 3 km of treated water supply main, 28 km of distribution mains, and 20 km of service piping.