Documentation for Niagara Region Windfarm
POST-CONSTRUCTION SURVEYS
- Niagara REgion Wind Farm 2018 Bird and Bat Monitoring Results
- 2019 Change to Environmental Effects Monitoring Plan
- Acoustic Audit – Emission Summary
- Acoustic Immission Audit – Phase 1
- Turbine T35 IEC 61400-11 Edition 3.0 Measurement Report
- Turbine T46 IEC 61400-11 Edition 3.0 Measurement Report
- Niagara Region Wind Farm 2017 Bird & Bat Mortality Monitoring
FINAL REA REPORTS
- Amendment to Renewable Energy Approval - (MOECC, May 12, 2016)
- Amendment to Renewable Energy Approval - (MOECC, May 6, 2016)
- Amendment Modification Report #2 – May 2016
- Amendment Modification Report #3 – April 2016 part 1, 57 MB,pdf, part 2, 18 MB, pdf
- Community Stakeholder Notification Plan for the REA amendment - December 2015
- Amendment Modification report - 5 Octobre 2015 part 1, 60 MB, pdf, part 2, 19 MB, pdf
- Amendment to Renewable Energy Approval - (MOECC, November 23, 2015)
- Renewable Energy Approval - (MOECC, November 6, 2014)
- Environmental Registry - MOECC Decision Notice (EBR Ref No.012-0613)
Project Description Report
- Main Report
- Appendix A - Figures
- Appendix B - Parcel Descriptions
- Appendix C - Turbine Specifications
- Appendix D - Potential Effects, Mitigation and Monitoring Plans
Design and Operations Report
- Main Report
- Appendix A - Figures
- Appendix B - Equipment Specifications
- Appendix C - Noise Assesment Report (September 2014)
- Appendix D - Property Line Setback Report
- Appendix E - Environment Effects Monitoring Plan
- Appendix F - Draft Community Liaison Committee Terms
Decommissionning Plan Report
Wind Turbines Specifications Report
Natural Heritage Assesment and Environmental Impact Study
- Main Report (including Appendix B to E and Appendix G to K)
- Appendix A:
Figures 1 and 2 - Site Plan and Records Review
Figures 3 - Ecological Land Classification
Figures 4 - Wetland Communities
Figures 5 - Woodland Communities
Figures 6 - Candidate Significant Wildlife Habitat,
Figures 7 - Significant Wildlife Habitat - Appendix F:
2011 Field Visits
2012 Field Visits
Transmission Line and Collectors
Wildlife Surveys - NHA/EIS Addendum 1 (including MNR Confirmation Letter)
- NHA/EIS Addendum 2 (including MNR Confirmation Letter)
- Pre-Construction Monitoring Report
Water Body Reports
- Main Report
- Appendix A - Figures
- Appendix B - Photographic Record
- Appendix C to E - Field Notes, DFO Statements and Qualifications
- Additional Information for Water Assesment and Water Body Report
Consultation Reports
Archaeology Reports
- Stage 1AA Report
- Stage 2AA Report: Main Report (Sections 1 to 10), Main Report (Section 11), Appendix B - Artifact Catalogues
Cultural Heritage Reports
- Heritage Impact Assesment Report: Main Report, Appendix A - Site Photographs, Appendix B - Correspondence
- Protected Properties Report: Main Report, Appendix A - Correspondence, Appendix B - Designation By-Laws, Appendix C - Site Photographs
Project Summary Report
PRESS RELEASES
- June 15, 2017: Boralex, ENERCON and the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation inaugurate the Niagara Region Wind Farm (NRWF)
- January 18, 2017: Boralex closes the Purchase of the 230 MW Niagara Region Wind Farm, the Largest Acquisition of its History
- December 8, 2016: Boralex Announces the Acquisition of Enercon’s Interest in the 230 MW Niagara Region Wind Farm, a $150 Million Public Equity Offering and a 7.1% Increase in its Annual Dividend per Share
Additional Information
- Niagara Region Wind Farm 2017 Bird & Bat Mortality Monitoring
- Environment and Land Tribunals Decision
- Letter from NAV Can - March 24, 2014
- Supplementary Monitoring Program for Migratory Birds
- Email from Environment Canada Supporting Supplementary Monitoring Program for Migratory Birds
- Ministry of Tourism and Culture – Heritage Assessment Review (Amendment)
- Niagara Escarpment Commission Development Permit
- Niagara Escarpment Commission Development Permit – Final Clearance Letter
COMMUNITY LIAISON COMMITTEE DOCUMENTS
- September 2015 : NRWF Community Liaison Committee Terms of Reference
- Meeting #1 - September 21, 2015 : Presentation, Meeting minutes
- Meeting #2 - April 27, 2016 : Presentation, Meeting minutes
- Meeting #3 - October 25, 2016 : Agenda, Presentation, Meeting minutes
- Meeting #4 - February 7, 2017 : Presentation, Meeting minutes
PUBLIC MEETINGS
- July 26, 2011 - Community Meeting in Smithville: The Niagara Region Wind Corporation hosted a community meeting to introduce the project and the project team. The display panels from the meeting are available here.
- September 13-15, 2011 - Official Public Meeting: The Niagara Region Wind Farm held six public meetings September 13 through 15, 2011 in the following municipalities: Lincoln, Grimsby, Pelham, Wainfleet, West Lincoln and Haldimand County. The display boards are available here.
- September 20, 2012: The display boards are available here.
- February 1, 2013: The display boards are available here.
- February 5, 2013: Draft Site Plan Overview, Draft Site Plan Overview with Receptors
- November 26, 2015 - Meeting with Mountainview Niagara Escarpment Community Association (MNECA): The presentation slides are available here.