Birch Narrows First Nation Solid Waste Transfer Station

Birch Narrows First Nation is proposing to construct a new solid waste transfer station complete with a two-bay maintenance building, diversion and storage bays for recyclable materials and hazardous waste (with secondary containment), and an elevated platform for transfer of household refuse into waste containers. Perimeter ditching will surround the site and will tie into existing drainage courses. The proposed project site is located approximately 600m south of the community. A 500 m long access road will also be constructed between the proposed transfer station and Highway 909.

Site preparation activities will include removal of vegetation and topsoil across the site extents. Construction activities will involve approximately 6.5 hectares of ground disturbance activities, including construction of the transfer pad area and access road. All anticipated waste generation from the construction activities will be responsibly handled and disposed of at designated off-reserve facilities.

Latest update

April 24, 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 24, 2025
1 Notice of Intent to Make a Determination - Start of Public Comment Period - March 21, 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


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  • Location

    • Turnor Lake Indian Reserve 193B (Saskatchewan)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Waste Management

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2025-03-21

  • Proponent

    Birch Narrows First Nation

  • Authorities

    • Indigenous Services Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    89384

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