Introduction

Proponent

Tri-Neighbours Board of Management

Location

Town of Bruce Mines and Thessalon and the Township of Plummer Additional

Type

Waste

Reference Number

9501

Contact

Environmental Approvals Branch, 416-314-8001

Toll free 1-800-461-6290

Current Status

Environmental assessment: approved, January 11, 1996

Project Summary

The purpose of the undertaking is to develop a waste management plan.

Project History

  • Environmental assessment: approved
    • Date submitted:  March 1995
    • Decision date: January 11, 1996

Environmental Assessment

Waste management in small, northern communities faces unique challenges such as limited financial resources, large distances between waste sources and difficulty in coordinating 3Rs initiatives (reduce, reuse and recycle) due to costs and low volumes. The Tri-Neighbours pilot project was established with the objective of streamlining the EA process while meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act.

The Tri-Neighbours Board of Management developed a Terms of Reference to focus their planning on the appropriate issues to be studied for the size and location of the community. Their waste management plan was completed in 14 months and their EA was submitted in March 1995. The project was approved on January 11, 1996.