Summary of the June 10, 2026 Monitoring Committee Meeting

The fourth meeting of the Wasamac Project Monitoring Committee was held on June 10, 2026, in Arntfield. Discussions focused primarily on the progress of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), as well as preliminary traffic study results and the first visual models of the project.

Project Schedule Update

Committee members received an update on the project schedule. Submission of the ESIA remains planned for 2026, and the Bureau d’audiences publiques sur l’environnement (BAPE) review process is currently anticipated in 2028.

The committee was also informed of progress on the various technical studies underway, including those related to vibrations, hydrogeology, and the project's potential impacts.

Traffic Study

Preliminary traffic study results indicate that the existing road network has sufficient capacity to accommodate the increase in traffic associated with the project. Discussions focused on road safety, key intersections requiring attention, and potential mitigation measures to be developed in collaboration with the ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable.

3D models in development

The first 3D visualizations of the site were also presented to gather feedback from committee members and support the development of more detailed visual simulations. Members provided suggestions regarding viewpoints to be included in future versions.

The committee was also informed of upcoming community engagement activities, planned site work, and the progress of rehabilitation work currently underway in the Francoeur area.

The next Monitoring Committee meeting will take place on October 28, 2026, in Arntfield.

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