The new highway would connect these two mine sites in northern Saskatchewan. (Google Maps)

By Derek Cornet

environmental assessment

Province proposing 51-kilometre all-weather highway connecting northern mine sites

Nov 25, 2021 | 5:00 PM

The Ministry of Highways is proposing to build a 51-kilometre stretch of all-weather highway connecting the Cigar Lake and McArthur River mine sites.

According to an Environmental Project Proposal, the proposed roadway will act as a more efficient route for truck traffic to access mines operated by Cameco and others in northern Saskatchewan. The commencement point is near the McArthur Lake mine site, and the terminus ties into the existing private Cameco access road near Cigar Lake mine site.

Construction of the all-weather road could take up to three years to complete and would connect Highways 905 and 914.

“The proposed location was established while considering existing terrain, Ministry of Highways geometric standards and Ministry of Environment setbacks from water bodies,” the proposal states.

The public is currently encouraged to provide comments on the environmental impact statement and technical review. An assessment notice states traditional knowledge and local information on the potential impact of the proposed project is welcomed and valued.

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Project documents can be reviewed online or at municipal or band offices throughout northern Saskatchewan including in La Ronge.

The deadline for written submissions is Jan. 11, 2022.

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