Overview
- The Department of Natural Resources determined in recent days that Cabot’s latest bid would not proceed to public consultations.
- Houston cited unacceptable terms involving the share of parkland, public benefits, lease length and remediation obligations.
- Cabot proposed an 18-hole course and golf shop that could occupy up to 35% of West Mabou Beach Provincial Park.
- The 2.8-square-kilometre coastal park hosts rare and endangered species and is heavily used by residents and visitors.
- This decision follows rejections of Cabot proposals in 2018 and 2023 and comes after strong local opposition and calls for firmer park protections.