Introduction

Proponent

Town of Iroquois Falls

Location

Former Township of Calvert, District of Cochrane

Type

Waste

Reference Number

9606

Contact

Environmental Approvals Branch, 416-314-8001

Toll free 1-800-461-6290

Current Status

Environmental assessment: approved, December 17, 1997

Project Summary

The purpose of the undertaking is to establish a new landfill site.

Project History

  • Environmental assessment: approved
    • Date submitted:  September, 1996
    • Expiry of public comment period for Ministry Review: September 12, 1997
    • Decision date: December 17, 1997

Environmental Assessment

The Town of Iroquois Falls submitted an environmental assessment in September, 1996 and is seeking an approval to establish a new landfill site. The preferred site is located on the south half of Lots 10 and 11, Concession 5 in the former Township of Calvert, District of Cochrane. The proposed landfill will accept non-hazardous solid waste over a 40 year period. The proposed capacity of the landfill is approximately 315,000 cubic metres over the life of the site. The Notice of Completion of Review was issued on August 6, 1997 with the public comment period ending on September 12, 1997. The project was approved with conditions on December 17, 1997.