Name of the project /
Project of deployment of a windmill on the territory of the Northern Village of Quaqtaq
Proponent /
Les Énergies Tarquti inc.
Expected date of construction /
2025-2026
Community /
Quaqtaq
Location /
The site is located more than 4 km from the nearest residence south of the village, on Category I land
Affected area
The project area is mainly located in the middle of tundra with prostrate shrubs where the vegetation does not exceed 20 cm high and where the mineral substrate regularly outcrops on the surface.
Step of the procedure /
Project submission
Evaluation
Preparation of impact study
Review and public participation
Decision and authorization
Decision
Guidelines for the impact study (French only)
Decision pdf 267 KBDescription
The project consists of the installation of a 3 MW wind turbine on a site located more than 4 km from the nearest residence, on Category I land. The project includes an access road, drainage areas and a power line. The expansion of a 4.8 km seasonal access road will also be necessary. The running surface from 4 to 5 meters will have to be widened to 6 meters, in addition to the installation of culverts.