
REPORTS AND STUDIES
Results of preliminary studies
Although the Pozzolan Dalhousie project is still in the conceptual stage, a few preliminary studies have been conducted to assess the project's viability.
Here are the results of these studies, along with related reports.

July 2025
Sampling to Date & Additional Sampling Plan, Dalhousie Port West Wharf
The purpose of the plan is to provide a high level overview of the sampling to date, and recommendations for additional sediment samples to be collected from the west wharf at the Port of Dalhousie. In combination with the samples already collected, these additional samples will form a data set to be used in the evaluation of the proper management of dredge sediments.

April 2025
Feasibility study for maneuvers at Dalhousie's west terminal by Panamax and Lakers
The purpose of this study is to determine if Laker and Panamax type vessels can safely transit the approach channel to the western terminal and what maneuvering space they will need for berthing and unberthing maneuvers at this terminal.

November 2024
Environmental Site Assessment Phase I and II, Baseline Assessment
This Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessment aims to identify potential environmental concerns related to the CN Rail line and Dalhousie Port properties, considering the historical and current land use as well as the adjacent properties.

November 2022
Report on the Geology of the quarry
Summary of the observations by Jim Walker, geoscientist at the Department of Natural Ressources and Energy Development of New Brunswick, along with a geological map of the area.

October 2022
Preliminary Results of Bird and Active Nest Surveys
The study identified 27 species during the observation period. Among them, 24 were seen on and near the site, and 3 species (the American crow, the common raven, and the bald eagle) were observed flying over the site. No active nests were found on the site during the survey.
Upcoming Studies
The results of upcoming studies will be published on this page as soon as they become available. We encourage you to visit it regularly to stay informed about new publications.
Unpublished Study
The preliminary study on wildlife and flora was conducted by the Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre (AC-CDC), and a report was issued on September 12, 2022. The report cannot be made public due to restrictions imposed by its author. A more detailed study on wildlife and flora will be carried out as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment.





