Electrical and Lighting Upgrades at Coast Guard Base Amherstburg
Official title: Electrical and Exterior Lighting Upgrades Project at Canadian Coast Guard Base Amherstburg
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is upgrading the electrical systems and exterior lighting at the Canadian Coast Guard Base in Amherstburg, Ontario. The work includes replacing old light fixtures with energy-efficient LEDs, installing EV charging stations, and updating electrical panels. Construction will involve excavating contaminated soil from past site activities.
Why This Matters
Live near the Detroit River in Amherstburg? Construction at the Coast Guard base could mean temporary disruptions. The project will also dig up contaminated soil from the site's history, which will be tested and disposed of properly.
What Could Change
The Coast Guard base will get new LED lighting, EV charging stations with four ports, and updated electrical systems. Contaminated soil will be removed and disposed of according to Ontario regulations. Work runs from late fall 2025 to early summer 2026.
Key Issues
- How will contaminated soil excavation be managed during construction?
- What environmental impacts might result from the electrical upgrades?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.