Notice of Intent to Make a Determination

Pasqua First Nation Lagoon Upgrade - Public Comments invited

September 27, 2024 - Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed Pasqua First Nation Lagoon Upgrade, to be located on Pasqua 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 October 26, 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

Pasqua First Nation is proposing to upgrade their existing wastewater lagoon system. The upgrade includes six new evaporative cells (10.8 ha each for a total of 65 ha total area), the conversion of two existing evaporative cells to treatment cells (2.55 ha), repairs on the existing berms and re-lining of the cells if evidence of leakage is identified. The project also includes the replacement of the existing pump station with a new pump station including a building and standby generator and a wet well with minimum diameter of 2.4 m with two pumps and replacement of 2200 m of the existing 100 mm PVC force main with a new 200 mm diameter HDPE DR17 force main line. The existing force main and sewage pumping station will be decommissioned.