Poundmaker Cree Nation New Bridge Construction

Poundmaker Cree Nation is proposing to construct a new crossing over Cut Knife Creek to provide access to community infrastructure, residences, and cultural grounds. A new 15 m long, 8.54 m wide bridge will be built to replace an existing vented low level crossing located approximately 400 m upstream of the proposed bridge crossing site. The existing crossing will be decommissioned after construction of the bridge is complete. The removal of the vented low-level crossing is a "major work" as set out in the Canadian Navigable Waters Act Major Works Order. As a major work, the removal of the crossing requires an approval from Transport Canada's Navigation Protection Program. Details of the application for approval can be found at: https://nwar-rlen.tc.canada.ca/files-dossiers/1999-600166?GoCTemplateCulture=en-CA

The new bridge will be constructed using pre-cast concrete pile caps and girders which will be supported on hollow steel piles. The abutments will consist of lock block retaining walls with an engineered granular backfill. The project will include regrading and armoring the embankment with rip rap to prevent erosion during high flows.

Site preparation and construction activities include stripping of topsoil, and ground disturbance for the construction of the bridge abutments and road approaches leading up to the bridge. Waste generated during the project will be confined to and collected from the site, with ultimate disposal to an off-reserve designated landfill facility.

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Latest update

April 3, 2025 – Indigenous Services Canada issued its Notice of Determination and determined that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
2 Notice of Determination - April 3, 2025
1 Notice of Intent to Make a Determination - Start of Public Comment Period - January 15, 2025

Contacts

ISC-SKENV
Indigenous Services Canada
Alvin Hamilton Building, 1783 Hamilton Street
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2B6
Telephone: 306-581-3134
Email: isc-skenv@sac-isc.gc.ca

Transport Canada
Scott Kidd
344 Edmonton Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2L4
Telephone: 431-334-9682 or 1-888-675-6863
Email: scott.kidd@tc.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Poundmaker Indian Reserve No. 114 (Saskatchewan)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Bridges

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2025-01-15

  • Proponent

    Poundmaker Cree Nation

  • Authorities

    • Indigenous Services Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    89181

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