NOTICE OF DETERMINATION

Halifax, Nova Scotia – July 8, 2023 – The Halifax Port Authority (HPA) has determined that the proposed Levesque Wharf Rebuild is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

This determination was based on a consideration of the following factors:

• impacts on rights of Indigenous peoples;
• Indigenous knowledge;
• community knowledge;
• comments received from the public; and
• technically and economically feasible mitigation measures.

Mitigation measures taken into account for this determination are:

• all measures outlined in the DFO Letter of Advice - File #23-HMAR-00013
• the implementation of all Transport Canada navigational safety requirements outlined for Docks and Boathouses - Minor Works.

The HPA is satisfied that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. Therefore, the HPA may carry out the project, exercise any power, perform any duty or function, or provide financial assistance to enable the project to be carried out in whole or in part.