Wikwemikong Development Commission
Wikwemikong was reviewing a five-year-old design of a proposed pellet plant and needed to verify if the previously identified environmental considerations and permitting requirements were still valid, especially given recent changes to the plant’s design and any updated regulations.
SCOPE
BESTECH was tasked with reassessing the existing environmental considerations in light of the new design components and any changes in environmental regulations and standards. This comprehensive review aimed to confirm existing permit requirements, identify new registration needs, and determine the necessity for additional environmental assessments.
BESTECH reviewed the previous environmental assessments with an eye on the updated plant design and current regulatory framework. This process included confirming the ongoing validity of existing permits, identifying new registration requirements, reconducting the air quality assessment, and further investigating water taking requirements. This thorough analysis ensured that all environmental aspects of the new design were compliant with current standards.
OUTCOME
BESTECH provided Wikwemikong with a clear roadmap to ensure environmental compliance for the updated pellet plant design. This included detailed guidance on the necessary environmental assessments and acquiring required environmental permissions. The provided roadmap is crucial for facilitating the plant’s development while ensuring adherence to stringent environmental regulations, thus supporting Wikwemikong’s commitment to sustainable and responsible development.