Notice of intent to make a determination

Witchekan Lake Subdivision - Public Comments Invited

October 14, 2022 - Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed Witchekan Lake Subdivision, located on Witchekan Lake IR 161, 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 November 12, 2022 to:

Indigenous Services Canada
SK Region, Environment Unit
1827 Albert Street
Regina, SK S4P 2S9
aadnc.isc-skenv.aandc@canada.ca

The Proposed Project

The proposed project is to design and construct a new subdivision on the available land north east of the existing core area.  The scope of work would include sewer mains, water mains, hydrants, service connections, natural gas, primary power, street lights, roadway construction, culverts and approaches, erosion control and lot preparation. The proposed subdivision is on the SW and SE ¼ of 29-52-11-W3.

New water distribution, gravity sewage collection and sewage force main piping will service Phase 1 of the subdivision.  A new sewage pumping station will be required near the north central part of the SE quarter.  Power, natural gas and telephone services will also be provided to the subdivision lots.  Roadways, ditches, rough grading of lots, street lights and signage are also part of the construction.

Site preparation:
Subdivision phase 1 area will require topsoil stripping and stockpiling.

Construction:
1. Deep underground utilities (water and sewer mains) will be installed.
2A. Sewage pumping station construction.
2B. Water and sewer services installed to each lot.
3. Rough grading of road right of way, ditches and lot grading.
4. Shallow utilities (power, gas & telephone) will be installed.
5. Roadway construction, topsoil replacement and landscaping.
6. Street light and signage installation.

Operation:
SPS operation will be ongoing.