Dismantling of infrastructure at Heath Point telecommunications site

The Canadian Coast Guard is planning to dismantle the remaining infrastructure at its telecommunications site located at Heath Point on Anticosti Island.

The scope of work includes :

  • Removal of diesel and helicopter fuel storage systems that have been permanently decommissioned;
  • Removal of sections of the guyed tower that was taken down in 2025;
  • Removal and disposal of three (3) generators;
  • Demolition of the three (3) shelters on site, including  walkways and stairs;
  • Demolition of the overhead cable bridge that connected the electronic equipment shelter to the guyed tower;
  • Removal of a satellite antenna;
  • Removal of the Environment and Climate Change Canada weather installations;

The debris will be slung and sorted into containers on a Canadian Coast Guard vessel positioned approximately 1 km off the site.

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The Canadian Coast Guard is planning to dismantle the remaining infrastructure at its telecommunications site located at Heath Point on Anticosti Island.

The scope of work includes :

  • Removal of diesel and helicopter fuel storage systems that have been permanently decommissioned;
  • Removal of sections of the guyed tower that was taken down in 2025;
  • Removal and disposal of three (3) generators;
  • Demolition of the three (3) shelters on site, including  walkways and stairs;
  • Demolition of the overhead cable bridge that connected the electronic equipment shelter to the guyed tower;
  • Removal of a satellite antenna;
  • Removal of the Environment and Climate Change Canada weather installations;

The debris will be slung and sorted into containers on a Canadian Coast Guard vessel positioned approximately 1 km off the site.

The works are planned for the summer 2026, between May and July.

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Contacts

Emilie Prevost
Canadian Coast Guard - Marine and Civil Infrastructure
Emilie Prevost, Project Engineer
1550 avenue D'Estimauville
3rd floor
Quebec, Quebec G1J 0C2
Telephone: 418-563-4754 or 1-418-563-4754
Fax: 418-563-4754
Email: emilie.prevost@dfo-mpo.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Heath Point (Quebec)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Building and Property Development

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2026-03-03

  • Proponent

    Canadian Coast Guard

  • Authorities

    • Fisheries and Oceans Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    90273

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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