Registration Number: 1876

Roaches Line Agriculture Development

Proponent: NL Cattle Company LTD

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The proponent has submitted a proposal for a 123 hectare agriculture development consisting of three parcels of Crown Land adjacent to Roaches Line and Veterans Memorial Highway on the Avalon Peninsula. Approximately 10 hectares per year will be cleared, enhanced, seeded and turned into pasture land suitable for cattle grazing and hay crop production. The area will also provide for future developments such as animal housing facilities, hay storage facilities and equipment storage. Based on market demand, the projected production will be 100 head of cattle per year. Land development is scheduled to commence in the spring of 2017.

  • January 31, 2017 – The undertaking was registered.
  • March 9, 2017 – Deadline for public comments.
  • March 17, 2017 – The Minister’s decision is due.
  • March 24, 2017 – The project is released.

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