The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is seeking comments from the public on the proposed Amisk hydroelectric project, located on the Peace River in northwestern Alberta. To assist the agency in deciding whether a federal environmental assessment is required for the project, public opinion on its potential effects on the environment are being invited.
AHP Development Corporation is proposing to construct and operate a 330MW hydroelectric facility on the Peace River, approximately 15km upstream of Dunvegan. As proposed, the Amisk scheme will generate approximately 1875GWh of electricity per year and involve the construction and operation of a powerhouse, spillway, headpond, fish passage, boat passage, a connecting transmission line and substation, as well as access roads and other construction related components.
Written comments must be submitted by 16 November 2015 to:
Amisk Hydroelectric Project
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
9700 Jasper Avenue, Suite 1145
Edmonton, AB T5J 4C3
Telephone: 780-495-2037
Fax: 780-495-2876
Email: CEAA.Amisk.ACEE@ceaa-acee.gc.ca
The Agency will post a decision on its website stating whether an environmental assessment is required. If so, the public will have three more opportunities to comment on the proposed scheme.
