RE: MNR has completed the ESR for the Goldblack: thanks for posting that info about the access road into Springpole Lake.
I’m glad they decided on the eastern route, as opposed to the western route. This will open up the area for some of the Native communities, as well as for hunters, fishermen, loggers, but especially for future mining exploration companies.
I’m glad the Ministry seems to have sided with Gold Canyon. I’m sure the Aboriginal people welcomed this decision as well.
The extention of the Wenasaga Road to near the Birch River crossing (and the Springpole Lake turnoff) will no doubt encourage everybody (government, Natives, industry) to perhaps continue the road east and connect up with Pickle Lake. This road has been talked about for many years and would open up a great expanse of the north.
Northern Ontario is still not connected with the rest of the province.