Proponent: Black Diamond Construction Ltd.

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The proponent is proposing to develop a 14.7 hectare rock and sand quarry located east of the Foxtrap Access Road and TCH Interchange. The proposed site is within the City of St. John’s municipal boundary and is accessible from the existing Pasture Lands Road. Development will involve upgrading of existing access roads and vegetation clearing, grubbing and stockpiling of overburden at the quarry site. Quarry operations will include drilling blasting, crushing, screening, stockpiling, loading and transport of aggregates.

• June 3, 2020 – The undertaking was registered.
• July 10, 2020 – Deadline for public comments.
• July 18, 2020 – The Minister’s decision is due.
• January 25, 2022 – Project withdrawn.

• Documents:
  • Registration (2 MB)
• Public Notices:
  • Project Registered (75 KB)
  • Project Withdrawn (288 KB)

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