Big development plans in Deer Lake waiting on government's environmental approval

    Monday, 28 October 2024 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    The proponent, V & J Tectonic Ltd wants to build on approximately 150 hectares located on Glide Lake Road in the Town of Deer Lake.

    Plans to develop residential and commercial subdivisions on two land parcels in Deer Lake are in the hands of government’s environment department. The undertaking was registered last week. The proponent, V & J Tectonic Ltd wants to build on approximately 150 hectares located on Glide Lake Road in the Town of Deer Lake. The development would include residential and commercial light industrial development, recreational facilities, transportation hubs and medical services. The deadline for public comment is November 29th and the Minister’s decision is due by December 7th.  A description of the Project can be found on the Department’s web page at: https://www.gov.nl.ca/ecc/env-assessment/projects-list/.

     

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