Public Notice

Port Maitland – Breakwater Rehabilitation– Public Comments Invited

January 26, 2026 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada must determine whether the proposed Port Maitland – Breakwater Rehabilitation, located in Port Maitland, Ontario is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

To help inform this determination, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is inviting comments from the public respecting that determination. All comments received will be considered public and may be posted online. For more information, individuals should consult the Privacy Notice on the Registry website.

Written comments must be submitted by February 26, 2026 to:

Small Craft Harbours - Ontario & Prairie Region
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Chris McDermid, Environmental Advisor
501 University Crescent

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N6
Email: chris.mcdermid@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

 

The Proposed Project

Port Maitland – Breakwater Rehabilitation

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Small Craft Harbours (DFO‑SCH) is proposing to repair a damaged breakwater at the Port Maitland Small Craft Harbour in Port Maitland, Ontario. The harbour is located at the point where the Grand River flows into the north shore of Lake Erie.

The breakwater has deteriorated over time, with armour stone shifting or falling out of place due to weathering and ice action. As a result, the structure is no longer functioning as intended.

To restore the breakwater to its original design, DFO‑SCH plans to supply and install clean armour stone and riprap over an area of approximately 450 square metres. The materials will be transported by barge to the damaged section, where an excavator will place the stone to fill voids and re‑establish the structure's integrity.

Environmental protection measures will be implemented throughout the project. These will include a sediment and erosion control plan, a spill prevention and response plan, and appropriate safety measures.