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What is a Draft Environmental Assessment?

An Environmental Assessment (EA) is a comprehensive planning process used to evaluate the potential environmental, social, and economic effects of a proposed project before any decisions are made.

The Draft EA represents several years of technical studies, environmental analysis, engineering, planning and consultation with government agencies, Indigenous communities, stakeholders and members of the public.

The assessment examines potential impacts on areas such as air quality, water, traffic, noise, natural heritage, and surrounding communities. It also identifies measures to mitigate, minimize, and manage potential effects.

The findings of the Draft EA indicate that the proposed continuation can be developed in a manner that protects the environment, supports community well-being and helps meet the region’s long-term waste management needs.

Your Feedback Matters!

Community input is an important part of the Environmental Assessment process. Your input will help inform the final Environmental Assessment before it is submitted to the provincial government for review.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the proposed continuation of the South Landfill and participating in the Environmental Assessment process.

Draft Environmental Assessment Report:

• Draft Environmental Assessment Report

Appendices:

• Appendix A – ECA (No. 0084-78RKAM)
• Appendix B – Minister Approved Terms of Reference
• Appendix C – Terms of Reference Commitments Table
• Appendix D – List of Studies and Reports
• Appendix E – 2026 Business Case Analysis Update
• Appendix F – Existing Conditions Reports:
  • • Appendix F-1A – Geology & Hydrogeology Existing Conditions Report
    • Appendix F-1B-1 – Geology & Hydrogeology Existing Conditions Report
    • Appendix F-1B-2 – Geology & Hydrogeology Existing Conditions Report
    • Appendix F-2 – Surface Water Existing Conditions Report
    • Appendix F-3 – Air Quality & Odour Existing Conditions Report
    • Appendix F-4 – Noise Existing Conditions Report
    • Appendix F-5 – Terrestrial & Aquatic Environment Existing Conditions Report
    • Appendix F-6 – Land use Existing Conditions Report
    • Appendix F-7 – Visual Environment Existing Conditions Report
    • Appendix F-8 – Agriculture Existing Conditions Report
    • Appendix F-9 – Transportation Existing Conditions Report
    • Appendix F-10 – Social Environment Existing Conditions Report
    • Appendix F-11 – Economic Environment Existing Conditions Report
    • Appendix F-12 – Cultural Heritage Resources Existing Conditions Report
    • Appendix F-13 – Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment
• Appendix G-1A – Alternative Methods Report
• Appendix G-1B – Alternative Methods Report
• Appendix H – Facility Characteristics Report
• Appendix I – Detailed Impact Assessment Reports:
  • • Appendix I-1 – Geology & Hydrogeology Detailed Impact Assessment Report
    • Appendix I-2 – Surface Water Detailed Impact Assessment Report
    • Appendix I-3A – Air Quality & Odour Detailed Impact Assessment Report
    • Appendix I-3B – Air Quality & Odour Detailed Impact Assessment Report
    • Appendix I-4 – Noise Detailed Impact Assessment Report
    • Appendix I-5 – Terrestrial & Aquatic Environment Detailed Impact Assessment Report
    • Appendix I-6 – Land Use Detailed Impact Assessment Report
    • Appendix I-7A – Visual Environment Detailed Impact Assessment Report
    • Appendix I-7B – Visual Environment Detailed Impact Assessment Report
    • Appendix I-8 – Agriculture Detailed Impact Assessment Report
    • Appendix I-9 – Transportation Detailed Impact Assessment Report
    • Appendix I-10 – Social Environment Detailed Impact Assessment Report
    • Appendix I-11 – Economic Environment Detailed Impact Assessment Report
    • Appendix I-12 – Greenhouse Gas Assessment
• Appendix J – Consultation and Engagement Summary:
  • • Appendix J-1 – Participant List
    • Appendix J-2 – Media
    • Appendix J-3 – Notices
    • Appendix J-4 – GRT Meetings
    • Appendix J-5 – GRT Correspondence
    • Appendix J-6 – Meetings with Indigenous Communities
    • Appendix J-7A – Correspondence with Indigenous Communities
    • Appendix J-7B – Correspondence with Indigenous Communities
    • Appendix J-8A – Public Meetings and Information Sessions
    • Appendix J-8B – Public Meetings and Information Sessions
    • Appendix J-8C – Public Meetings and Information Sessions
    • Appendix J-9A – Public Correspondence
    • Appendix J-9B – Public Correspondence
    • Appendix J-9B – Public Correspondence