EIA
Crane Mountain Landfill Capacity Augmentation & Life Extension Project
On July 25, 2024, The Fundy Regional Service Commission (FRSC) Board of Directors approved the Crane Mountain Landfill Capacity and Life Extension Project after a comprehensive year-long process that included the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The FRSC received conditional approval for the EIA from the Minister of Environment and Climate Change in May, and the Board of Directors took the next two months to review the information, including an additional presentation from Crane Mountain Enhancement Inc, and a Business Case for the project. This project is set to significantly enhance the efficiency and longevity of waste management in the Fundy Region.
The Crane Mountain Landfill, which currently has an approved height of +90 meters, will increase to +117.5 meters above sea level. This increase will optimize the use of the existing and future waste containment cells by maximizing the use of available landfill airspace without expanding the landfill’s footprint. The project extends the landfill's operational life by at least 22 years, from 2048 to 2070, the project is expected to save Fundy Region residents around $22 million over its extended lifespan.
Project Benefits
- Increases the landfill life span by at least 22 years from 2048 to 2070 with no additional increase in the landfill footprint.
- Maximizes the use of available space at the existing landfill.
- Significantly delays the need to site a new disposal facility.
- Utilizes existing infrastructure, including the landfill gas to energy utilization, leachate collection system, existing roads and buildings.
- Provides significant cost savings for new cell construction.
- Project will save approximately $22 Million over the extended life of the landfill, resulting in savings for rate payers (residents and businesses of the Fundy Region).
Moving Forward
After hearing from community members during the public consultation phase of the project, the Commission is committed to:
- Enhancing public engagement and feedback
- Implementing a odour monitoring and management system
- A new diversion program to target additional organics removal from incoming waste
- A new landfill gas management and utilization project to replace the 15-year-old landfill gas electrical generation system
- Developing a Solid Waste Strategy
- Continually exploring new technologies
EIA Registration Documents:
An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a regulated review process for projects. The process includes a review through department staff and a Technical Review Committee to assess the environmental impacts resulting form a proposed project. For more information about the EIA process visit their website here.
As registered with the Department of Environment
Summary Report of Public Involvement
Minister's Determination - Conditions of Approval
Record of Public Information Meetings
A recording of the virtual Public Meeting held on October 3, 2023 can be viewed here:
YouTube
Presentation at the Information Meeting held January 18, 2024 at St Matthews Worship Site
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