Download File 16 KB

Document reference number: 2

Notice of Determination

CCG Victoria Base – January 30, 2025 – The Canadian Coast Guard has determined that the proposed Westham Island Tower Removal Project 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;
• community knowledge;
• comments received from the public; and
• technically and economically feasible mitigation measures.

 

Mitigation measures taken into account for this determination are:

• Work is being done in February, outside the migratory bird nesting season and raptor nesting season to protect sensitive bird species
• Any grubbing or clearing is being conducted on invasive Himalayan blackberry bushes.
• A pre-work site survey is planned to check for any Wildlife at risk of harm.
• No heavy machinery is required for removal of the tower which will protect the sensitive grassland habitat where the project sits.
• See the Significance of Environmental Effects Determination also submitted for a full breakdown of risks and mitigations.

 

The Canadian Coast Guard is satisfied that that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

Therefore, the Canadian Coast Guard 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.