Notice of Intent to Make a Determination

Wahpeton Roads Upgrades - Public Comments invited

January 30, 2025 - Indigenous Services Canada must determine whether the proposed Wahpeton Roads Upgrades, to be located on Wahpeton Dakota 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 February 28, 2025 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

Wahpeton Dakota Nation is proposing to implement a road upgrade project. An assessment throughout the Reserve was completed to identify areas that required repairs and upgrades. Total length of roads to be upgraded is approximately 27.66 km. The upgrades address the need to mitigate safety hazards, reduce vehicle wear and tear, and improve accessibility for emergency and essential service vehicles. 

Construction activities will include clearing encroaching vegetation, excavation and repair of surface failures in roadway, roadway surfacing including gravel application and compaction as well as repairing existing draining conditions. The project will also include the decommissioning of selected roads.