PEACE RIVER NUCLEAR POWER PROJECT
TOWN HALL MEETINGS MORE
County of Northern Lights:
MONDAY, JUNE 23:
7:00 PM TO 9:00 PM
WARRENSVILLE COMMUNITY HALL
Town of Grimshaw:
TUESDAY, JUNE 24: 7:00 PM TO 9:00 PM
GRIMSHAW LEGION HALL
Northern Sunrise County:
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25: 7:00 PM TO 9:00 PM
CENTRE CULTUREL DE ST-ISIDORE, ST. ISIDORE
County of Northern Lights:
THURSDAY, JUNE 26: 7:00 PM TO 9:00 PM
ELKS HALL, MANNING
IAAC Releases Summary of Issues for Proposed Peace River Nuclear Power Project
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) has published a Summary of Issues related to the proposed Peace River Nuclear Power Project.
Some of the key issues identified include:
- Water use and potential impacts on the Peace River ecosystem
- Wildlife, fish habitat, and species at risk
- Public health and safety concerns related to nuclear operations and emergency preparedness
- Strain on municipal infrastructure, including roads, housing, and emergency services
- Impacts on Indigenous rights, culture, and land use
- Economic impacts on agriculture
- Nuclear waste transportation and storage
- How climate change may affect the project's safety and sustainability
The summary reflects the input received during the online public comment period (April 14 - May 14). 295 comments were received. Comments were received from local governments, residents, Indigenous communities, and organizations.
Energy Alberta, the project proponent, is now required to respond to the concerns and how it intends to address the key issues identified.
View the Summary of Issues in full, along with comments submitted and project documents on the IAAC website.
All questions and comments can be directed to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
- Telephone: 613-699-6778
- Email: peacenuclear-nucleairepaix@iaac-aeic.gc.ca