BALRA was recently notified that the MNR is proceeding with the evaluation of the application (submitted 3 years ago by the Agnew Lake Dock Association who represent water access residents) to construct 8-10 docks.  See the information received below.

In summary this is what the notification communicates:

• The request to construct 8-10 docks and parking beside the beach near the boat launch in Espanola bay - to be used by water access residents on Agnew Lake.
• Diagrams of the proposed dock and parking locations
• MNR contact - Nicholas Reiche for public questions and feedback
• 30 days to respond with a deadline of September 20th, 2025.

BALRA urges you to respond with your questions and feedback to the MNR so that this evaluation can proceed to completion with the best interest of all our residents.

Regards,

Paul Matte

BALRA President

Class Environmental Assessment for MNR Resource Stewardship and Facility Development Projects

Notice of Commencement for a Category B Project Evaluation

Land use permit for Agnew Lake Dock Association

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has received an application for The construction of 8-10 docks to provide boat parking area for water access property residents.

The MNR Sudbury invites Indigenous communities and organizations, interested persons, government agencies, stakeholders or the public to provide comment for the proposed Land use permit for Agnew Lake Dock Group at Espanola Bay The comment period begins August 22, 2025 and ends on September 20, 2025.

This project is being evaluated as a Category B project under the Class Environmental Assessment for MNR Resource Stewardship and Facility Development Projects (Class EA-RSFD). Upon completion of the project evaluation, MNR will issue a Notice of Completion. A Notice of Completion will be provided only to parties who have provided input or requested further notice.

For more information on the project, to submit comments, or to request further notice, please contact: 

Nicholas Reiche, Integrated Resource Management Technical Specialist

Ministry of Natural Resources, Sudbury District

3767 Hwy 69 South, Suite 5, 

Sudbury, Ontario, P3G 1E7

249-885-1804

Nicholas.Reiche@ontario.ca

And 

Haven Hinds at the Agnew Lake Dock Association

705-920-0468 agnewlakedocks@gmail.com

Comments must be received within the 30-day comment period, which expires on September 20, 2025.

All personal information included in your request – such as name, address, telephone number and property location – is collected under the authority of section 30 of the Environmental Assessment Act and is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public. As this information is collected for the purpose of a public record, the protection of personal information provided in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) does not apply (s.37). Personal information you submit will become part of a public record that is available to the general public unless you request that your personal information remain confidential.

Notice Issued: August 22, 2025