Field studies have been conducted through 2019 and will continue through 2020 to help us better understand the existing conditions of the environment and potential impacts of the Community Access Road. The existing conditions of the environment can help to inform mitigation measures to avoid or reduce potential impacts during construction and operation
June to October 2019: Terrestrial (Vegetation and Wildlife)
- Birds
- Bats
- Land wildlife (such as moose)
- Plants
August to December 2019: Geotechnical and Engineering
- Soil
- Aggregate sources
- Structures
September 2019 to Late-2020:
- Fish and water (surrounding lakes, rivers, ponds, creeks such as Ogoki River and Albany River)
- Cultural Heritage (Archaeology and Built Heritage)
- Noise and Air Quality