Fuel Tank Removal at Natashquan Airport
Official title: Tank removal by AVJET
Transport Canada is removing two fuel storage tanks at Natashquan airport in Quebec. A 47,500-litre jet fuel tank and a 9,000-litre gasoline tank will be permanently dismantled, along with their concrete slabs and a nearby shed. After removal, environmental testing will check for any soil contamination.
Why This Matters
This is a routine infrastructure project at a small regional airport. If you live near Natashquan airport, the work may cause temporary noise and equipment activity. The environmental testing afterward will confirm whether the old fuel tanks left any contamination behind.
What Could Change
The fuel tanks and concrete slabs will be removed and the area leveled with gravel. Environmental characterization will determine if soil remediation is needed at the site.
Key Issues
- Will the tank removal cause soil contamination?
- How will residual materials be disposed of?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.