Projects with the Great Coastal Trail and Corner Brook Pulp and Paper get green light from government

    Monday, 2 March 2026 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Trailhead Development Company Inc. will build a trailhead gateway and a 28-kilometre multi-use trail for walking and biking.

    A couple of undertakings from the west coast and northern peninsula have been given the environmental green light from government. The Great Coastal Trail – Parson’s Pond to Daniel’s Harbour has been released from environmental assessment subject to conditions.  Trailhead Development Company Inc. will build a trailhead gateway and a 28-kilometre multi-use trail for walking and biking. Construction will include tree cutting, pruning, vegetation clearing and bridges. The gateway will include bike parking, information kiosks, and outdoor seating.

    Elsewhere, Corner Brook Pulp and Paper’s Five-Year Forestry Operating Plan in central NL also got the go ahead.  On February 19th, the Environment Minister advised the proponent that the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan and the Tourism Stakeholder Consultation Plan for the project were accepted. The plan outlines proposed timber harvesting, road construction, silviculture, and other activities up until December 31st, 2030.

     

     

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