Require the Proponent to establish a legally binding 'Melgund Infrastructure and Mitigation Fund' to address the long-term costs of road maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, and community service pressures resulting from the project.
Strategic Rationale
"The Proponent's submission states that no federal financial support is being provided, raising significant concerns about who will fund the necessary upgrades to local infrastructure. In an unorganized territory like Melgund, there is no municipal tax base to support the increased wear and tear on roads or the demand on community hubs like the Dyment Recreation Hall caused by heavy haulers and a temporary workforce. A dedicated, legally binding fund is necessary to ensure that the local community does not bear the financial burden of the project's logistical needs. This recommendation offers the Proponent a chance to demonstrate corporate responsibility and secure local support by providing a transparent mechanism for infrastructure investment, resulting in improved road safety and preserved community assets."
Source Context
Understanding the Impacts of Nuclear Waste on our Community
This digital archive houses the public comments submitted to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada regarding Project 88774: The Nuclear Waste Management Organization Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for Canada's Used Nuclear Fuel Project. The impact assessment is led jointly by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. This archive preserves community perspectives, concerns, and observations shared during the assessment process, particularly in relation to Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario and the communities of Dyment and Borups Corners who are the closest and most impacted of all in the process.