Notice of Intent to Make a Determination

Hatchet Lake Lagoon Upgrades- Public Comments invited

June 20, 2024 - Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed Hatchet Lake Lagoon Upgrades, to be located on Hatchet Lake Denesuline 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 byJuly 19, 2024 to:

Indigenous Services Canada
Alvin Hamilton Building, 1783 Hamilton Street
Regina, SK  S4P 2B6

Telephone: 306-581-3134
Email: isc-skenv@sac-isc.gc.ca

Proposed Project

Hatchet Lake Denesuline Nation is proposing to construct a new facultative lagoon to replace the existing wastewater treatment lagoon. The new lagoon will be approximately 243,000m3. The treatment cells will have a maximum liquid depth of 1.5 m and the storage cells will have maximum liquid depth of 2.1 m. The project will also include upgrading and replacement of existing three sewage pumping stations and two new force main extensions to a new location. The existing lagoon will be decommissioned. This project will service the Hatchet Lake Denesuline Nation, Reserve No. 220 and the Northern Settlement of Wollaston Lake.

Minimal construction waste will be generated, which will be deposited in the local landfill located on the reserve.  No hazardous waste is expected to be generated by this project.