Wood chip plant remediation - 8501 Ontario Street

Howe Sound Pulp & Paper Corporation (HSPPC) is proposing targeted environmental remediation activities at the former West Coast Chip Plant site located at 8501/8502 Ontario Street, Vancouver. The remediation follows completion of a Detailed Site Investigation (DSI), Detailed Quantitative Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment (DQHHERA), and Remedial Action Plan (RAP), which identified localized soil and groundwater contamination associated with historical industrial operations. The project is intended to address petroleum hydrocarbons (LEPH/HEPH), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), tetraethyl lead (TEL), localized light non-aqueous phase liquid (LNAPL), and other contaminants through targeted excavation and associated groundwater management.

The proposed works include excavation and off-site disposal of contaminated soils, localized LNAPL recovery, temporary dewatering (if required), confirmatory soil and groundwater sampling, installation of post-remediation monitoring wells, and restoration of excavated areas with clean imported fill. The project also includes decommissioning and removal of the existing stormwater treatment aeration lagoon and associated infrastructure, as well as removal of an associated electrical transformer. Environmental protection measures, including erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and construction environmental monitoring, will be implemented throughout the remediation program in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Latest update

Notice of Determination

Vancouver B.C. – September 18, 2026 – The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has determined that the proposed Wood chip plant remediation work at 8501 Ontario Street, BC is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
2 Notice of Determination - Wood chip plant remediation - Vancouver Fraser Port Authority - September 18, 2026
1 Notice of Intent to Make a Determination - Wood chip plant remediation - Vancouver Fraser Port Authority - July 20, 2026

Contacts

Project and Environmental Review
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
100 The Pointe, 999 Canada Place
Vancouver BC V6C 3T4
Email: per@portvancouver.com


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  • Location

    • Wood chip plant remediation - 8501 Ontario Street (British Columbia)

  • Nature of activity

    • Ports and Harbours
    • Remediation and conservation

  • Assessment status

    Completed

  • Start date

    2026-07-20

  • Proponent

    Howe Sound Pulp & Paper Corporation (HSPPC)

  • Authorities

    • Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

  • Assessment type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference number

    90655

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...within 200 kilometres
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