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A word from Transport Canada A new online public consultation to receive comments until June 30. Visit the platform www.letstalktransportation.ca |
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Groundwater and Potable Water Well Monitoring Plan
On February 28, 2025, the Municipality of Frontenac confirmed that it will manage and implement the Groundwater and Potable Water Well and Monitoring Plan on behalf of the three municipalities. Transport Canada would like to thank the Municipality of Frontenac for its cooperation in this matter.
Public Consultation on the Environmental Effects Evaluation
Transport Canada invites the citizens of Frontenac, Lac-Mégantic and Nantes to read the Environmental Effects Evaluation report and provide comments by email at TC.InfoLacMegantic.TC@tc.gc.ca or online https://letstalktransportation.ca/lets-talk-transportation-environmental-effects-evaluation-of-the-lac-megantic-railway-bypass-project until June 30, 2025. See how to participate in the online public consultation below.
What does this evaluation include? This Environmental Effects Evaluation report combines various studies, some of which have previously been consulted with citizens. The Evaluation is based on the result of past public consultations and expert reports. This updated version, produced by the rail operator, lists and describes all the potential environmental impacts of the Lac-Mégantic rail bypass. It includes information on wetlands, drinking water, forests, and other studies conducted on noise and vibrations from train traffic. It also proposes mitigation measures to limit or reduce potential negative impacts.
Why comment on this report? This assessment will be part of the authorization request to the Canadian Transportation Agency. Your comments will help the rail operator prepare to submit the project to the Agency. Construction work can only begin after getting all regulatory approvals, including from the Agency.
How to participate in the online public consultation on the Environmental Effects Evaluation
participate
- Go to Let's Talk Transportation site and click “Register”.
- Read the Environmental Effects Evaluation Report to better understand how this report will support rail bypass construction.
- Join the discussion under the “Have your say” tab or upload a document through the
- You can also send your feedback by email to TC.InfoLacMegantic.TC@tc.gc.ca.
Printed versions of the Evaluation are available in both official languages at the city halls of Frontenac and Nantes. For Lac-Mégantic, the copies will be available at the Nelly-Arcan Media Library locate at 3700 Lemieux Street, Lac-Mégantic, Quebec G6B 1S7.
Next major steps
Submitting the application to the Canadian Transportation Agency and the comment period
Transport Canada and the rail operator are currently finalizing the final documents for an application for authorization for the Canadian Transportation Agency. After filing the application, all documents will be open to public comments for 30 working days. The Agency endeavours to finish the process within 85 business days.
Information
For more information on the work in progress, please visit the project's dedicated website:
Rail Bypass Route through Mégantic.
If you have any comments or questions, you can contact us by phone at 819-237-9475 between 8AM and 4PM or at TC.InfoLacMegantic.TC@tc.gc.ca. We look forward to hearing from you.