Webb. Bruce (CWS)

To: Steele, Tania (CWS)Subject: Collins Farms Irrigation Development Project File 5783.00

The attached material can be placed in the public registHes for the above project:

Request for additional information: No additional information requested.

Public Comments on the Environment Act Proposal: (2 pages)• Evelyn Odell, August 14, 2015• Avril Mochoruk, August 21, 2015

Technical Advisory Committee Comments on the Environment Act Proposal: (10 pages)• Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship — lands 8rarich, August 20, 2015• Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship — Parks and Protected Spaces Branch, July 29, 2015• Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship — WiCdHfe and Fisheries Branch, August 7,2015• Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship — Office of Drinking Water, August 20 2015• Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship — Water Use Licensing Section, July 22, 2015• Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship — Water Control Works and Drainage Licensing Section, July 22,

2015• Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation — Highway Planning and Design Branch, Environmental Services

Section, August 17, 2015• Manitoba Municipal Government — Community Planning Services Branch, July 29, 2015• Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development - Crops Branch, August 17, 2015• Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, July 21, 2015

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Dear Mr. Webb

Thank you for posting the Collins Farm Irrigation Development Project-File 5783.00

Although, in general, I do not object to farmers using the water under their soil to irrigatetheir crops (what is not needed goes back into the ground), I have some concerns aboutthis proposed project:

My concern, in short, is that the Manitoba Government enters into agreements involvingwater from the Glenora Aquifer without consulting the people who would be mostaffected by this project- that is to say, the people currently accessing this ground waterfor domestic and farm purposes.

I believe the pipeline to Pilot Mound and now the drawdown from our aquifer for thisnew project does not take into account the possible economic and social consequences forour community in Glenora. I think more studies should be conducted before any licenseis granted. The Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship Soard ksows very littleabout the current users of the aquifer

a. how many active vellsb. how many people cunently get their drinking water from ita. how many livestock and poultry depend on itd. how many fire stations and pumper trucks depend on ite. how this project may interfere, disrupt or compromise the quality of

life for these residenisAfier reading the report in this file, I feel that Glenora’s inhabitants are not even on yourradar. There is no mention of the town and its heritage site. Could you please conductmore studies and host a public meeting to assure us thai our drinking water will not beadversely affected by this project?

Thank you for reading about my concerns.Please acknowledge that you received this e-maiL

Sincerely

Avril Mochoruk

Webb, Bruce (CWS)

Subject: FW: Request for review/comment - Collins Irrigation Project - File: 5783.00Attachments: eap.pdf; advert.pdf

From: -*-WPG1212 - Conservabon_Circulars (CWS)Sent: Augia-20-15 8:48 AM 74To: Webb, Bru (CWS) VSubject Request for reiew/cornn,ent - Collins Inigatlon Project - He: 5783.00

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Subject: FW: Request for review/comment - Collins Irrigation Project - File: 578300

From: +WPG12L2 - Parks Circulars (CWS)Sent: July-29-15 2:09 PM VTo: Webb, Bruce (CWS) F9Subject: RE: Request for review/comment - Collins Irrigation Project - File: 5783.00

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Subject: FW: Request for reviewlcomment - Collins Irrigation Project - File: 5783.00

From: Kiss, Brian (CWS)Sent: August-07-15 2:19 PMTo: Webb, Bruce (CWS)Subject: RE: Request for review/comment - Collins IrrigatJon Project - File: 5783.00

No w!Ve eaLed concerns.

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- From: Stibbard, James COWS) ,Sent: August-20-15 10:44AMTo: Webb, Bruce (CWS)Subject: Re: 5783.00 Collind Irrigation EAP Review

Mr. Webb,I reviewed the above noted EAP. The EAP does not mention that the new (2014) wells for the Central WaterCooperative (CWC) are located in the NE %, 19-3-12 WPM. These wells provide the raw water to the Town of PilotMound Municipal Water System and, as part of the CWC, will provide municipal water to the Town of Manitou in thenear future. The Proponent should be asked to confirm by hydrogeological analysis that there will not be anyinterference between their proposed new wells and the existing CWC wells.Apart from this point, ODW has no other concerns with the EAP or proposed development.If you have any questions, please call. -

Regards,

James Stibbard P. Eng.Approvals EngineerOffice of Drinking Water1007 Century StreetWinnipeg MB R3H 0W4phone: (204) 945-5949fax: (204) 945-1365email: James.Stibbard@gov.mb.cawebsite: www.manitoba.ca/dririkingwater

Confidentiality Notice: This message, including any attachments, is confidential and may also be privilegedand all rights to privilege are expressly claimed and not waived. Any use, dissemination, distribution,copying or disclosure of this message, or any attachments, in whole or in part, by anyone other than theintended recipient, is strictly prohibited.

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Webb. Bruce (CWS)

Subject: FW: Request for review/comment - Collins Irrigation Project - File: 5783.00Attachments: eap.pdf; advertpdf

From: Wiseman, Kylene (CWS)Sent: July-22-15 10:17 AM 9To: Webb, Bruce (CWS) VCc: Matthews, Rob (CWS)Subject: FW: Request for review/comment - Collins Irrigation Project - File: 5783.00

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:n Rob’s absence he •sked that I revev ths EAP Yor C3:s

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From: Roberts, Dan (CWS)Sent: July-22-15 9:23 AMTo: Webb, Bruce (CWS)Subject: Request for review/comment - Collins Irrigation Project - File: 578300Attachments: Application for Licence to Construct Water Control Workspdf

Hi Bruce,

As indicated in the repQrt, the client is aware of the necessity to obtain a Licence to Construct Water Control Works forredirecting water — I’ve attached an application for their convenience.

Cheers,

Dan RobertsWater Rescurce OfficerWater Control Works and Drainage Licensing SectionConservaton and Water StewardshipBox 6000, 3uiIdng #1180, 75-7th Avenue,3irni, MB ROC 1BOCeH: (204) 641-1331

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August11, 2015

Tracey Braun, M. Sc.Director, Environmental Approvals BranchManitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship123 MaIn St., SuIte 160WinnIpeg, MB R3C lAB

RE: Collins Irrigation ProjectClient File No. 5763.00

Dear Ms. Braun:

MIT has reviewed the proposal under the Envlmnment Act noted above and we offer thefollowing comments:

• lithe proposed lines will cites under ProvIncial Road (PR) 253 or along PR 253 highwaydght-af-way an underpround utility agreement will be required.

• The proposed project may requim ass to PR 253. As such, the proponent should beInformed that undes the HIghways and Transportation Act, any new, modified orrelocated access connectJon onto a PR wi II require a permIt from Manitoba Infrastructureand Transportation. A pemilt may also be required for any construction (above or belowground level) withIn 36.1 m (125 ft) or for any plantings within 15.2 m (50 It) from theedge of the right of way of PR 253.

For agreements and permit applications, please contact Ashley Beth at (204) 126-7000 or atSeckov

Thank you very much for providIng us the opportunity to review the proposal.

SIncerely,

/- 44ZRyan Coulter, M. Sc., P. Eng.Manager of Environmental SeMces

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Community Planning Services OranchP.O. Box 22147 2010 Currie BoulevardBrandon, Manitoba. Canada R7A 6Y91204-726-6257 F 204-726-7499

OUR FILE: 14-3-102-2015-DuOJuly29, 2015

Bruce Webb,Water Development and Control Assessment OfficerEnvironmental ApprovalsManitoba Conservation & Water Stewardship

RE: Collins Farms LTD. — Collins Farms Irrigation Development, Project File 6783.00.

I have reviewed the above referenced proposal and note the following infoariation for yourreview and consideration concerning the proposed environmental impact assessment. Thelocation of the proposed irrigation project. which is a member of the 23 West Planning District,dictates that all development is therefore subject to the policies of the district development planin effect and may be further regulated in the 23 West Dbtrict Wide Zoning By-law.

23 WEST PLANNING DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN BY-LAWAccording to the 23 West Planning District Development Plan, the lands on which the irrigationpivots will reside are designated as “Rural Area.”

23 WEST DISTRICT WIDE. ZONING BY-LAW NO.19According to the 23 West District Wide Zoning By-law, lands on which the irrigation pivots are toreside are zoned “AG” — “Agricultural General Zone.” -

CONCLUDING REMARKS:I have no concerns with the proposed application as the current land use is generally consistentwith the policies of the 23 West Planning District Development Plan and the 23 West DistrictWide Zoning By-law No. 19.

Should you have any questions regarding my comments, please call.

Please consider this a signed oriinal copy — sent via e-mail

Devin Dietrich MCPCommunity Planner.(204) 726-7435devin.detrichqov.,-ib.ca

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Webb, Bruce (CWS)

Subject: FW: Request for review/comment - Collins Irrigation Project - File: 578300

From: Wilson, Brian (MAFRD)Sent: August-17-15 2:50 PMTa: Webb, Bruce (CWS)Subject: RE: Request for review/comment - Collins Irrigation Project - File: 5783.00

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