YHZ Halifax Stanfield International Airport – Underground Tank Removal

The project involves the removal of a 50,000 litre furnace oil underground storage tank (UST), including connected piping and associated equipment. The tank is no longer in use and will be emptied of any residual oil and vapors, as required, prior to removal. The tank and associated equipment will be removed and disposed of in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.

The UST is located within a landscaped area along the west side of Bell Boulevard, opposite the air terminal building at Halifax Stanfield International Airport.

Following the tank removal, soil samples will be collected from the base and sidewalls of the tank excavation and submitted for laboratory analysis to assess soil quality. The excavation will be backfilled and the site re-instated following completion of the work. Clean fill from another area of the airport property may be used as required to complete backfilling.

The work is anticipated to take place from September 22 to September 25, 2026. Traffic control measures will be implemented as required to maintain public and worker safety during the work.

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Latest update

August 12, 2026 – Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) intends to make a determination regarding whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, HIAA is inviting public comments until September 10, 2026, respecting that determination.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
1 Notice of Intent to Make a Determination – Start of Public Comment Period - August 12, 2026

Contacts

Environment
1610-747 Bell Boulevard
Goffs, Nova Scotia B2T 1K2
Email: Env@HalifaxStanfield.ca


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  • Location

    • Halifax Stanfield International Airport (Nova Scotia)

  • Nature of activity

    • Airport and Airfields

  • Assessment status

    In progress

  • Start date

    2026-08-12

  • Proponent

    Halifax International Airport Authority

  • Authorities

    • Halifax International Airport Authority

  • Assessment type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference number

    90700

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