Registration Number: 1953

Incinerator Road Scrap Metal Processing Initiative – Resubmission

Proponent: Newco Metal and Auto Recycling Ltd.

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The proponent proposes to upgrade its metal recycling facility located on Incinerator Road in St. John’s. The upgrades will include secondary processing of recycled metals to significantly reduce the physical volumes of material it handles while increasing the resale value of its recovered material. Upgrades will include construction of a large concrete pad with associated drainage control (oil/metal/sediment separator, placement of a self-contained automobile depollution unit, installation of a metal shredding unit, and the installation of a non-ferrous processing plant. The project was registered as 1947 which was withdrawn on March 28, 2018. The revised project description includes additional operational details and a description of extra land needed for the project. The project is scheduled to commence in May of 2018.

  • March 28, 2018 – The undertaking was registered.
  • May 3, 2018 – Deadline for public comments.
  • May 12, 2018 – The Minister’s Decision is due.
  • May 22, 2018 – The Minister’s Decision is due (extended).
  • May 17, 2018 – The Minister announced that the project is released.

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