NLIS 3
October 4, 2005
(Environment and Conservation)


Further environmental clean-up at St. Anthony�s former military site

The Minister of Environment and Conservation, Tom Osborne, today announced that a contract has been awarded for further environmental clean-up at the former military base in St. Anthony.

Government announced $1 million funding in Budget 2005 for environmental clean-up at St. Anthony, building on the approximately $1 million government spent at the former military site in 2004.

Minister Osborne said: �I am pleased that we have awarded the contract for phase II of the environmental clean-up at St. Anthony as we committed in Budget 2005. The contract has been awarded to Sanexen Environmental Services of Varennes, Quebec and valued at $1,097,630.�

The contract will see the clean-up of PCB contaminated material and the majority of hydrocarbon fuel contamination at the site. Work is expected to begin during the week of October 10 and be completed by the end of October. Further consideration will be given to completing the remediation work on this site in 2006.

The minister noted that the environmental clean-up in St. Anthony in the fall 2004 saw approximately 500 tonnes of PCB soil removed from the site, as well as debris such as wood and metal.

�Government acknowledges the importance of cleaning up contaminated sites around the province and will continue to do so on a priority basis,� said Minister Osborne. �This is an issue that government is very cognizant of and we are taking action to address contaminated sites around the province. We remain committed to protecting our natural environment and creating healthier communities.�

Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Trevor Taylor, MHA for The Straits and White Bay North, said the investment and quick turnaround time for the completion of the work is welcome news for the people of St. Anthony. �Cleaning up this former military site has been a pressing issue for the residents of the area for some time and I am pleased today to see government committing the necessary money to address this environmental issue.�

Media contact: Sonia Glover, Communications, (709) 729-2575, 685-6612

2005 10 03                                   12:00 p.m.


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