Report - Agence canadienne d'évaluation environnementale

Territorial context of the project
not the LNG terminal is suited for Ville-Guay remains legitimate. Analysis of the
landscape issues shows that the coast of Beaumont is an integral and major part a
highly valued landscape. Analysis also shows that the projected development,
particularly in the river, on the bank, and the cliff, would represent a visible, local and
permanent break in the integrity of the cost of Beaumont landscape.
This issue illustrates the fact that the knowledge and preservation of the landscape,
that are part of the intentions and orientations of many municipalities, must be
consolidated. For example, the CMQ is now developing a unified green and blue
network for its territory. This project aims particularly to reconcile the green and blue
elements of the landscape. This type of initiative gives effect to the soundness of the
testimony made by hearing participants as to the importance of considering the river
in all landscape and heritage strategies.
In regard to the knowledge of the landscape, the analysis and assessment
methodologies and tools combining the contribution of visual analysis experts with
those of citizens in a participative approach are recommended in dealing with
landscape in all its dimensions. These combined procedures remain dependent on
basic knowledge of the land, making it possible to develop a landscape typology.
Diagnostic tools include, for example, the “Macro-inventaire du patrimoine québécois”
(Quebec Heritage General Inventory) and the “Cadre écologique de reference” (CER)
(Ecological Reference Framework) developed by the MDDEP. The adoption of
Landscape Charters, establishment of buffer zones or landscape envelopes are just
some of the means to be implemented in Quebec.
As an integral part of the Lévis, the Ville-Guay landscape comes under the jurisdiction of
the City in terms of development control and management of its territory. By designating
this sector for industrial and port use, the City chose to favour the economic development
potential at the risk of impairing the integrity of the landscape. Although this choice of
development is contested by a large number of Ville-Guay residents, by other residents of
Lévis and by citizens of Beaumont and île d’Orléans, it is supported by a majority of the
population of Lévis.
♦ Opinion 7 — The Panel is of the opinion that the project’s port and on-shore
facilities and the infrastructures cutting through the cliff would impair the landscape
on the coast of Beaumont.
♦ Recommendation 4 — If the project is to be carried out, the Panel recommends
that within the framework of, and during, the current environmental assessment, the
proponent take all measures necessary to ensure the best possible integration of the
port and on-shore facilities in the landscape, particularly the access road to the jetty.
114 Rabaska Project – Implementation of an LNG Terminal and Related Infrastructure