Environmental Assessment Registration Notice

December 22, 2025

The following has been provided by IESO

Environmental Assessment Registration Notice – Marshdale & Salt Springs Natural Gas Power Projects
On December 22, 2025, IESO Nova Scotia registered the proposed Marshdale and Salt Springs fast-acting natural gas power generation facilities with Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change (NSECC) for provincial environmental assessment, and with the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) for federal impact assessment screening.
Each Project would involve a fast-acting natural gas facility of up to 300 MW, including turbines and associated infrastructure, to supply electricity to the Nova Scotia power grid. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2027, with operations expected to continue for at least 30 years.
 
Project Locations
• Marshdale: Near Lorne, Hopewell, and Eureka, Pictou County
• Salt Springs: Near Limerock, Six Mile Brook, and Central West River, Pictou County
Public Viewing Locations
Marshdale Environmental Assessment may be reviewed at:
• Hopewell Canada Post Office, 4628 Trafalgar Road, Hopewell
• Municipality of Pictou County Administration Building, 46 Municipal Drive, Pictou
• NSECC Regional Office, 20 Pumphouse Rd., Granton
Salt Springs Environmental Assessment may be reviewed at:
• John’s Country Canteen, 3318 NS-4, Salt Springs
• Municipality of Pictou County Administration Building, 46 Municipal Drive, Pictou
• NSECC Regional Office, 20 Pumphouse Rd., Granton

Public Comment Period:
Written comments may be submitted to NSECC on or before February 9, 2026, and to IAAC at https://www.iaac-aeic.gc.ca/.
For more information, contact NSECC at 902-424-3600 or EA@novascotia.ca.

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