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.

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Wood chip plant remediation - 8501 Ontario Street – Public comments invited

June 20, 2026 - As part of its Project and Environmental Review process, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority must determine whether the Wood chip plant remediation - 8501 Ontario Street are likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. Written comments to be received by August 19, 2026.

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Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
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, British Columbia 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

    In progress

  • 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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