Project Description
Construction of Capital Power’s 105-MW Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project located in the Counties of Haldimand and Norfolk commenced in September 2012.
The Project, which will feature 58 turbines, received its Renewable Energy Approval (REA) from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment on July 17, 2012. Turbine components will begin to arrive this summer and assembly will be ongoing through the summer and fall with commercial operation of the Project expected in the fourth quarter of 2013.
Renewable Energy Approval Amendment
As a result of continued consultation, Capital Power requested a minor modification to the Amendment submitted to the Ministry of the Environment on September 19th, 2012. Capital Power is proposing two routings for the collector system within the previously proposed buildable area. One location for the collector line will be used as the final location upon completion of the consultation and detailed design. The construction will remain within the previously proposed buildable area. The Ministry of the Environment issued the amendment to the Project's Renewable Energy Approval on December 21, 2012.
The final REA reports for the Project are available for review below.
Amendment to Renewable Energy Approval
Notice of Proposed Changes to an Approved Renewable Energy Project (Notice first published on September 5, 2012)
Renewable Energy Approval Amendment Information Package
September 2012 Submissions - Part 1 Part 2
Proposed Renewable Energy Approval Amendment - Part 1
Proposed Renewable Energy Approval Amendment - Part 2
The final Renewable Energy Approval reports for the Project are available for review below.
Revised Mapping - December 21, 2012
Community Liaison Committee
Capital Power has formed a Community Liaison Committee (CLC) as a forum to exchange ideas and share information and to provide regular updates as the Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project progresses through construction and into operations.
The second CLC meeting was held on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. For additional information regarding the second CLC meeting, please view the associated documents below.
CLC Meeting Notice - April 9, 2013
CLC Meeting Agenda - April 9, 2013
CLC Meeting Presentation - April 9, 2013
CLC Meeting Sign In Sheet - April 9, 2013
The first CLC meeting was held on Wednesday, November 21, 2012. For additional information regarding the first CLC meeting, please view the associated documents below.
Meeting Agenda - November 21, 2012
Meeting Summary: Community Liaison Committee Meeting #1
Community Liaison Committee Presentation Slides
Capital Power Presentation Slides
Sign-in Sheet
Community Liaison Committee Terms of Reference
Notice of Community Liaison Committee
Community Liaison Committee Meeting Notice
For additional information regarding the CLC, please contact Herb Shields, CLC Facilitator at herb.shields@stantec.com.
Renewable Energy Approval
Capital Power received its Renewable Energy Approval (REA) for the Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project on July 17, 2012.
Renewable Energy Approval
Turbine Location Overview Map
Draft Site Plan - January 2012
Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project – Renewable Energy Approval Application
Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project – Checklist for Requirements
PROJECT DESCRIPTION REPORT
Appendix A - Figures
Figure 1: Project Location and Study Area: Overview
Figure 1a: Project Location and Study Area
Figure 1b: Project Location and Study Area
Figure 1c: Project Location and Study Area
Figure 1d: Project Location and Study Area
Figure 2: General Land Use and Land Use Designations: Overview
Figure 2a: General Land Use and Land Use Designations
Figure 2b: General Land Use and Land Use Designations
Figure 2c: General Land Use and Land Use Designations
Figure 2d: General Land Use and Land Use Designations
Figure 3: Natural Heritage Features: Overview
Figure 3a: Natural Heritage Features
Figure 3b: Natural Heritage Features
Figure 3c: Natural Heritage Features
Figure 3d: Natural Heritage Features
Figure 4: Watercourses and REA Water Bodies: Overview
Figure 4a: Watercourses and REA Water Bodies
Figure 4b: Watercourses and REA Water Bodies
Figure 4c: Watercourses and REA Water Bodies
Figure 4d: Watercourses and REA Water Bodies
Figure 5: Built Heritage Features: Overview
Figure 5a: Built Heritage Features
Figure 5b: Built Heritage Features
Figure 5c: Built Heritage Features
Figure 5d: Built Heritage Features
Figure 6: Significant Natural Features and REA Water Bodies - Setbacks: Overview
Figure 6a: Significant Natural Features and REA Water Bodies - Setbacks
Figure 6b: Significant Natural Features and REA Water Bodies - Setbacks
Figure 6c: Significant Natural Features and REA Water Bodies - Setbacks
Figure 6d: Significant Natural Features and REA Water Bodies - Setbacks
Figure 7: Noise Receptors: Setbacks from the Base of Wind Turbines and Transformer
Figure 8: Property Lines, Roads, and Railways - Setbacks: Overview
Figure 8a: Property Lines, Roads, and Railways - Setbacks
Figure 8b: Property Lines, Roads, and Railways - Setbacks
Figure 8c: Property Lines, Roads, and Railways - Setbacks
Figure 8d: Property Lines, Roads, and Railways - Setbacks
Appendix B – Summary of Potential Environmental Effects and Monitoring Plans
B1 - Potential Environmental Effects and Mitigation Strategy for Construction & Decommissioning of the Project
B2 - Potential Environmental Effects and Mitigation Strategy for Operation of the Project
B3 - Monitoring Plans for Construction, Operation and Decommissioning of the Project
Appendix C - Legal Description of Project Land Parcels
CONSTRUCTION PLAN REPORT
Appendix A - Figures
Figure 1: Project Location and Study Area: Overview
Figure 1a: Project Location and Study Area
Figure 1b: Project Location and Study Area
Figure 1c: Project Location and Study Area
Figure 1d: Project Location and Study Area
Figure 2: Substation Property Layout
Figure 3: Typical Crane Pad, Turbine Staging Area and Access Road Plan
Figure 4: Typical Watercourse Crossing Plan
Figure 5: Socio-Economic Features: Overview
Figure 5a: Socio-Economic Features
Figure 5b: Socio-Economic Features
Figure 5c: Socio-Economic Features
Figure 5d: Socio-Economic Features
Figure 6: Natural Heritage Features: Overview
Figure 6a: Natural Heritage Features
Figure 6b: Natural Heritage Features
Figure 6c: Natural Heritage Features
Figure 6d: Natural Heritage Features
Figure 7: Watercourses and REA Water Bodies: Overview
Figure 7a: Watercourses and REA Water Bodies
Figure 7b: Watercourses and REA Water Bodies
Figure 7c: Watercourses and REA Water Bodies
Figure 7d: Watercourses and REA Water Bodies
Figure 8: Land Use Designations: Overview
Figure 9: Soil Capability, Petroleum Resources, and Mineral and Aggregate Resources
Figure 9a: Soil Capability, Petroleum Resources, and Mineral and Aggregate Resources
Figure 9b: Soil Capability, Petroleum Resources, and Mineral and Aggregate Resources
Figure 9c: Soil Capability, Petroleum Resources, and Mineral and Aggregate Resources
Figure 9d: Soil Capability, Petroleum Resources, and Mineral and Aggregate Resources
DESIGN AND OPERATIONS REPORT
Appendix A - Site Plan
Figure 1: Site Plan: Facility Components - Overview
Figure 1a: Site Plan: Facility Components
Figure 1b: Site Plan: Facility Components
Figure 1c: Site Plan: Facility Components
Figure 1d: Site Plan: Facility Components
Figure 2: Site Plan: Cultural Features - Overview
Figure 2a: Site Plan: Cultural Features
Figure 2b: Site Plan: Cultural Features
Figure 2c: Site Plan: Cultural Features
Figure 2d: Site Plan: Cultural Features
Figure 3: Site Plan: Significant Natural Features & REA Water Bodies - Setbacks: Overview
Figure 3a: Site Plan: Significant Natural Features & REA Water Bodies - Setbacks
Figure 3b: Site Plan: Significant Natural Features & REA Water Bodies - Setbacks
Figure 3c: Site Plan: Significant Natural Features & REA Water Bodies - Setbacks
Figure 3d: Site Plan: Significant Natural Features & REA Water Bodies - Setbacks
Figure 4a: Noise Receptors: Setbacks from Wind Turbine Base and Transformer
Figure 4b: Site Plan: Noise Receptors - Setbacks from Transformer
Figure 5: Site Plan: Property Lines, Roads and Railways - Setbacks: Overview
Figure 5a: Site Plan: Property Lines, Roads and Railways - Setbacks
Figure 5b: Site Plan: Property Lines, Roads and Railways - Setbacks
Figure 5c: Site Plan: Property Lines, Roads and Railways - Setbacks
Figure 5d: Site Plan: Property Lines, Roads and Railways - Setbacks
Appendix B - Conceptual Plans and Specifications
Appendix C - Stormwater Management Plan
Appendix D - Noise Assessment Report
Appendix E - Property Line Setback Assessment
Appendix A - Figures: Individual Turbine Locations and Property Line Setbacks
Turbine No. 401: Property Line Assessment
Turbine No. 402: Property Line Assessment
Turbine No. 407: Property Line Assessment
Turbine No. 408: Property Line Assessment
Turbine No. 414: Property Line Assessment
Turbine No. 501: Property Line Assessment
Turbine No. 505: Property Line Assessment
Turbine No. 506: Property Line Assessment
Turbine No. 507: Property Line Assessment
Turbine No. 510: Property Line Assessment
Turbine No. 516: Property Line Assessment
Turbine No. 521: Property Line Assessment
Turbine No. 522: Property Line Assessment
Turbine No. 524: Property Line Assessment
Turbine No. 525: Property Line Assessment
Turbine No. 529: Property Line Assessment
Turbine No. 532: Property Line Assessment
Turbine No. 533: Property Line Assessment
Turbine No. 536: Property Line Assessment
Turbine No. 541: Property Line Assessment
Turbine No. 543: Property Line Assessment
Turbine No. 549: Property Line Assessment
Turbine No. 558: Property Line Assessment
Appendix B - Individual Property Line Setback Assessments
Appendix F – Environmental Effects Monitoring Plan for Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat
Figure 1: Post-Construction Wildlife Monitoring Stations
DECOMMISSIONING PLAN REPORT
Appendix A - Figures
Figure 1: Project Location and Study Area: Overview
Figure 1a: Project Location and Study Area
Figure 1b: Project Location and Study Area
Figure 1c: Project Location and Study Area
Figure 1d: Project Location and Study Area
WIND TURBINE SPECIFICATIONS REPORT
Appendix A - Vestas General Specification Brochure
STAGE 1 ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
HERITAGE ASSESSMENT REPORT
WATER ASSESSMENT & WATER BODY REPORT
Appendix A - Figures
Figure 1a: Fish Habitat Within 120m of the Project Location
Figure 1b: Fish Habitat Within 120m of the Project Location
Figure 1c: Fish Habitat Within 120m of the Project Location
Figure 1d: Fish Habitat Within 120m of the Project Location
Appendix B - Water Assessment Report
Appendix A - Figures
Figure 1a: Water Assessment Results
Figure 1b: Water Assessment Results
Figure 1c: Water Assessment Results
Figure 1d: Water Assessment Results
Appendix B - Site Photos
Appendix C - Field Notes
Collector Lines
Crane Paths
Towers, Access Roads, MET
Appendix D - Curricula Vitae
Appendix C - Summary of October 2010 Electrofishing Surveys
Appendix D - DFO Operational Statements
NATURAL HERITAGE ASSESSMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY
Appendix A - Figures
Figure 1: Natural Heritage Features - Overview
Figure 1a: Natural Heritage Features
Figure 1b: Natural Heritage Features
Figure 1c: Natural Heritage Features
Figure 1d: Natural Heritage Features
Figure 2: Wildlife Monitoring Stations
Figure 3a: Vegetation Communities
Figure 3b: Vegetation Communities
Figure 3c: Vegetation Communities
Figure 3d: Vegetation Communities
Figure 4: Spring Staging Shorebirds 2009
Figure 5: Winter Raptor Results
Figure 6: Fall Migrating Raptor Routes 2009
Figure 7: Significant Natural Features - Overview
Figure 7a: Significant Natural Features
Figure 7b: Significant Natural Features
Figure 7c: Significant Natural Features
Figure 7d: Significant Natural Features
Appendix B - Tables
Appendix C - Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project Site Investigation Field Notes
Amphibian
Breeding Birds
ELC and Vegetation
Fall Raptors
Spring Shorebirds
Tundra Swan
Wildlife
Winter Raptors and Short-Eared Owls
Appendix D - Vascular Plant List
Appendix E - Wildlife List
Appendix F - Peacock Point PSW
Appendix G - Curricula Vitae
CONSULTATION REPORT
Appendix A – Project Maps
Appendix B – Project Distribution List
Appendix C – Project Notices
Appendix D – Public Open Houses
Public Open House 1 Summary Report
Public Open House 2 Summary Report
Public Open House 3 Summary Report
Appendix E – Newsletters
Appendix F – Release of Draft REA Reports
Appendix G – Public Correspondence
Generic Letters Accompanying Mail outs
General Project Correspondence
Public Open House 1 Comment/Response Summary
Public Open House 2 Comment/Response Summary
Public Open House 3 Comment/Response Summary
Appendix H – Agency Correspondence
Agency Generic Letters Accompanying Mail outs
Federal Agencies and Organizations Comment/Response Summary
Provincial Agencies Comment/Response Summary
Municipal Agencies Comment/Response Summary
Local Utilities Comment/Response Summary
Elected Officials Comment/Response Summary
Telecommunications and Radar Systems Comment/Response Summary
Federal Departments Correspondence
Federal Organizations Correspondence
Haldimand County Correspondence
Norfolk County Correspondence
District Ministry of the Environment Correspondence
Environmental Assessments and Approvals Branch-Ministry of the Environment Correspondence
Ministry of Natural Resources Correspondence
Ministry of Tourism and Culture Correspondence – Stage 1 Archaeological Comments
Ministry of Tourism and Culture Correspondence 2 – Stage 1 Archaeological Confirmation Letter
Ministry of Tourism and Culture Correspondence 3 – Heritage Comments
Ministry of Tourism and Culture Correspondence 4 – Heritage Confirmation Letter
Other Correspondence
Appendix I – Aboriginal Correspondence
Correspondence with Six Nations of the Grand River
Correspondence with Mississauga’s of the New Credit First Nation
Correspondence with Métis Nation of Ontario
Correspondence with Six Nations Haudenosaunee Confederacy Council
Project Summary Report
Appendix A - Figures
Figure 1: Site Plan: Terrestrial and Aquatic Existing Natural Features - Overview
Figure 1a: Site Plan: Terrestrial and Aquatic Existing Natural Features
Figure 1b: Site Plan: Terrestrial and Aquatic Existing Natural Features
Figure 1c: Site Plan: Terrestrial and Aquatic Existing Natural Features
Figure 1d: Site Plan: Terrestrial and Aquatic Existing Natural Features
Figure 2: Site Plan: Socio-Economic Existing Features - Overview
Figure 2a: Site Plan: Socio-Economic Existing Features
Figure 2b: Site Plan: Socio-Economic Existing Features
Figure 2c: Site Plan: Socio-Economic Existing Features
Figure 2d: Site Plan: Socio-Economic Existing Features
Appendix B - Overview of Potential Environmental Effects, Mitigation Measures and Monitoring Plans
Potential Environmental Effects and Mitigation Strategy for Construction & Decommissioning of the Project
Potential Environmental Effects and Mitigation Strategy for Operation of the Project
Monitoring Plans for Construction, Operation and Decommissioning of the Project
Natural Heritage Assessment Addendum – April 2011
Natural Hertage Assessment and Environmental Impact Study Addendum
Ministry of Natural Resources Confirmation Letter
Capital Power Report Adopted by Haldimand County Council
Addendum Project Design Change – May 2011
Cover Letter to Ministry of the Environment
Attachment A: Haldimand County Council Resolution
Attachment B: Ministry of Natural Resources Correspondence
Attachment C: Screening of Additional Potential Environmental Effects and Mitigation Strategies
Attachment D1: Water Report Addendum
Attachment D2: Design Change Crossing Photographs
Attachment D3: Design Change Figures
Addendum: REA Application Modification Report - February 2012
Port Dover and Nanticoke Wind Project - Renewable Energy Approval Application Modification Report
Appendix A – Project Modification Mapping
Project Modifications - Location Overview Map
Modifications #1 to 4 - Substation Property
Modifications #5 and 6 - T507 and T511
Modifications #7 and 8 - T513 and T514
Modifications #9 and 10 - T546 and T551
Modification #11 - T554
Modification #12 - Junction Boxes
Modification #13 - T505/T506
Modification #14 - T527
Modification #15 - T534
Modification #16 - T535/T537
Modification #17 - T529/ T533
Modification #18 - T539
Modification #19 –Collector System Routing in Norfolk County (Option 1)
Modification #19 –Collector System Routing in Norfolk County (Option 2)
Modification #19 –Collector System Routing in Norfolk County (Option 3)
Appendix B – Assessment of Modifications
Modifications 1 to 4 – Substation Property
Screening - Modification #1 - Transformer Station
Screening - Modification #2 - Circuit Breaker
Screening - Modification #3 - Central Laydown Area
Screening - Modification #4 - Stormwater Management Works
Figure - Project Location and Study Area
Figure - Socio-Economic Features
Figure - Natural Heritage Features
Figure - Watercourses, Fish Habitat & REA Water Bodies
Figure - Land Use Designations
Figure - Soil Capability, Petroleum Resources and Mineral Aggregate Resources
Modifications 5 and 6 – Turbines 507 and 511
Screenings – Modifications #5 and 6 – T507 and T511
Figure - Project Location and Study Area
Figure - Socio-Economic Features
Figure - Natural Heritage Features
Figure - Watercourses, Fish Habitat & REA Water Bodies
Figure - Land Use Designations
Figure - Soil Capability, Petroleum Resources and Mineral Aggregate Resources
Modifications 7 and 8 – Turbines 513 and 514
Screenings – Modifications #7 and 8 – T513 and T514
Figure - Project Location and Study Area
Figure - Socio-Economic Features
Figure - Natural Heritage Features
Figure - Watercourses, Fish Habitat & REA Water Bodies
Figure - Land Use Designations
Figure - Soil Capability, Petroleum Resources and Mineral Aggregate Resources
Modifications 9 and 10 – Turbines 546 and 551
Screenings – Modifications #9 and 10 – T546 and T551
Figure - Project Location and Study Area
Figure - Socio-Economic Features
Figure - Natural Heritage Features
Figure - Watercourses, Fish Habitat & REA Water Bodies
Figure - Land Use Designations
Figure - Soil Capability, Petroleum Resources and Mineral Aggregate Resources
Modification 11 – Turbine 554
Screening – Modification #11 – T554
Figure - Project Location and Study Area
Figure - Socio-Economic Features
Figure - Natural Heritage Features
Figure - Watercourses, Fish Habitat & REA Water Bodies
Figure - Land Use Designations
Figure - Soil Capability, Petroleum Resources and Mineral Aggregate Resources
Modification 12 – Junction Boxes
Screening – Modification #12 – Junction Boxes
Figure - Preliminary Junction Box Locations
Junction Box Location Typical Elevation View and Plan View
Junction Box Design Information
Typical Junction Box Photo 1
Typical Junction Box Photo 2
Typical Junction Box Photo 3
Typical Junction Box Photo 4
Modification 13 – Turbines 505 and 506
Screening – Modification #13 – T505 and 506
Figure - Project Location and Study Area
Figure - Socio-Economic Features
Figure - Natural Heritage Features
Figure - Watercourses, Fish Habitat & REA Water Bodies
Figure - Land Use Designations
Figure - Soil Capability, Petroleum Resources and Mineral Aggregate Resources
Modification 14 – Turbine 527
Screening – Modification #14 – T527
Figure - Project Location and Study Area
Figure - Socio-Economic Features
Figure - Natural Heritage Features
Figure - Watercourses, Fish Habitat & REA Water Bodies
Figure - Land Use Designations
Figure - Soil Capability, Petroleum Resources and Mineral Aggregate Resources
Modification 15 – Turbine 534
Screening – Modification #15 – T534
Figure - Project Location and Study Area
Figure - Socio-Economic Features
Figure - Natural Heritage Features
Figure - Watercourses, Fish Habitat & REA Water Bodies
Figure - Land Use Designations
Figure - Soil Capability, Petroleum Resources and Mineral Aggregate Resources
Modification 16 – Turbines 535 and 537
Screening – Modification #16 – T535 and T537
Figure - Project Location and Study Area
Figure - Socio-Economic Features
Figure - Natural Heritage Features
Figure - Watercourses, Fish Habitat & REA Water Bodies
Figure - Land Use Designations
Figure - Soil Capability, Petroleum Resources and Mineral Aggregate Resources
Modification 17 – Turbines 529 and 533
Screening – Modification #17 – T529 and T533
Figure - Project Location and Study Area
Figure - Socio-Economic Features
Figure - Natural Heritage Features
Figure - Watercourses, Fish Habitat & REA Water Bodies
Figure - Land Use Designations
Figure - Soil Capability, Petroleum Resources and Mineral Aggregate Resources
Modification 18 – Turbine 539
Screening – Modification #18 – T539
Figure - Project Location and Study Area
Figure - Socio-Economic Features
Figure - Natural Heritage Features
Figure - Watercourses, Fish Habitat & REA Water Bodies
Figure - Land Use Designations
Figure - Soil Capability, Petroleum Resources and Mineral Aggregate Resources
Modification 19 – Collector System Routing in Norfolk County
Screening – Modification #19 – Collector System Routing in Norfolk County
Figure - Project Location and Study Area – Option 1
Figure - Project Location and Study Area – Option 2
Figure - Project Location and Study Area – Option 3
Figure - Socio-Economic Features – Option 1
Figure - Socio-Economic Features – Option 2
Figure - Socio-Economic Features – Option 3
Figure - Natural Heritage Features – Option 1
Figure - Natural Heritage Features – Option 2
Figure - Natural Heritage Features – Option 3
Figure - Watercourses, Fish Habitat & REA Water Bodies – Option 1
Figure - Watercourses, Fish Habitat & REA Water Bodies – Option 2
Figure - Watercourses, Fish Habitat & REA Water Bodies – Option 3
Figure - Land Use Designations – Option 1
Figure - Land Use Designations – Option 2
Figure - Land Use Designations – Option 3
Figure - Soil Capability, Petroleum Resources and Mineral Aggregate Resources – Option 1
Figure - Soil Capability, Petroleum Resources and Mineral Aggregate Resources – Option 2
Figure - Soil Capability, Petroleum Resources and Mineral Aggregate Resources – Option 3
Appendix C
Addendum: Design and Operations Report (Noise Assessment)
Appendix D
Addendum: Design and Operations Report (Assessment of Air Emissions from Circuit Breaker)
Appendix E
Addendum: Design and Operations Report (Stormwater Management Plan)
Appendix F
Addendum: Natural Heritage Assessment/Environmental Impact Study
MNR Confirmation Letter
Consultation Report Addendum
Appendix A – Agency Consultation
Appendix B – Aboriginal Community Consultation
Appendix C – Notification of Public Open House #4 and Public Availability of the Modification Report
Appendix D – Municipal Consultation
Appendix E – Affected Landowners Consultation
Appendix F – Public Open House #4 Summary Report
Appendix G – Public Correspondence
Last Reviewed: March 20, 2013