Replacement licence for Campbellford plant

Summary#

Campbellford Seymour Electric Generation Inc. filed an application on June 25, 2024 for a replacement licence under the Dominion Water Power Act. The licence would let the existing small power facility at 870 County Road 38 (along the Trent–Severn Waterway National Historic Site at Lock 14) keep operating.

What it does#

• Requests one replacement licence to continue operating the existing power development at the site listed above.
• Invites written comments or objections within 30 days of the notice. The notice was published on July 6, 2024, so the comment period runs until August 5, 2024.
• Comments can be sent by email to forceshydrauliques-dirwaterpower@pc.gc.ca or by mail to:
  • Director of Water‑Power, Parks Canada Agency, 30 Victoria Street (PC‑05‑H), Gatineau, Quebec J8X 0B3.

Who's affected#

• People who live near Lock 14 and Trent Hills, Ontario.
• Users of the Trent–Severn Waterway National Historic Site at that location (boaters, anglers, tourists).
• Local businesses and services that depend on the waterway.
• Community or environmental groups interested in how waterpower operations affect the river or heritage site.
• If unclear who is affected: the notice does not list specific downstream communities or environmental impacts.

Why it matters#

• If the licence is issued, the existing power plant can keep operating at that exact site. That affects how the river is used there and who can access the waterway.
• The public has a short window to raise concerns or objections. Those comments can influence Parks Canada’s decision or conditions attached to any licence.