Public Notice

Extension of Basile McDougall Street and preparation for housing development - Abitibiwinni – Public Comments Invited

September 9, 2024 – Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed "Extension of Basile McDougall Street and preparation for housing development", located in Pikogan 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. All comments received will be considered public and may be posted online.

Written comments must be submitted by October 9, 2024 to:

Environmental Advisor (Québec)

Indigenous Services Canada

aadnc.qcevalenvenvassessqc.aandc@canada.ca

 

 

The Proposed Project

The project is located in the community of Pikogan. It consists of extending Basile McDougall street to allow urban development, including the addition of residential lots. The street will be extended by approximately 500 meters. The installation of underground infrastructures to manage stormwater, sanitary water and drinking water is also part of the project. Here are the main activities planned as part of the project:

- Installation of typical road infrastructure (e.g. intersections, paving, etc.)

- Installation of typical underground infrastructure (e.g. storm water pipes, sanitary water pipes, etc.)

- Levelling of adjoining lots in preparation for residential construction

- General landscaping