Launching Ramp Reconstruction at the Cap-Pelé DFO-SCH, New Brunswick

The proposed project will include the removal of the existing deteriorated concrete and timber crib launching ramp, encapsulation of the top cribwork section of the ramp with rocks, and construction of a new concrete launching ramp approximately 10 m to the east of its current location within the harbour basin.  The new ramp will measure approximately 41 m in length and 10 m in width which includes both a concrete surface for launching of vessels as well as armourstone side-slopes for stability.  The work is anticipated to be completed over a 10-12 week period, commencing in the Spring (April or May) of 2025. 

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Notice of Determination

January 27, 2025:  The Small Craft Harbours branch of Fisheries and Oceans Canada has determined that Launching Ramp Reconstruction project, located at the Cap-Pelé DFO-SCH in New Brunswick, is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects on areas within federal jurisdiction and can, therefore, proceed.  Environmental effects on areas within provincial jurisdiction will be addressed through applicable provincial legislation and processes.

This determination was based on a consideration of the following:

  • Potential impacts on rights and interests of Indigenous peoples;
  • Any shared community and Indigenous knowledge;
  • Comments received from the public;
  • Potential impacts to the following environmental components:
    • Air Quality
    • Aquatic Species and Habitat
    • Avian Species and Habitat
    • Health, Social, and Economic Conditions
    • Marine Sediments
    • Navigation
    • Sensory Disturbance (air/water, noise, and vibration)
    • Structures, Sites, or Things of Historical, Archaeological, Paleontological, or Architectural Significance
    • Terrestrial Species and Habitat
    • Terrestrial Soils
    • Water (marine, ground, surface, drainage, water levels, flow, etc.); and
  • Application of technically and economically feasible mitigation measures (including but not limited to those listed in the attached document).

With this determination, Fisheries and Oceans Canada may 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.

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Contacts

Planning and Environment Group
Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Small Craft Harbours, Maritimes and Gulf Regions
343 University Avenue
Gulf Fisheries Centre
Moncton, New Brunswick E1C 5K4
Email: DFO.SCHMGEnvironment-MGEnvironnementPPB.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Cap-Pelé DFO-SCH (New Brunswick)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Ports and Harbours

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2024-12-17

  • Proponent

    Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Small Craft Harbours

  • Authorities

    • Fisheries and Oceans Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    89125

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