Cleaning Up Contaminated Soil at Sandy Lake First Nation
Official title: Sandy Lake First Nation Remediation Project
Sandy Lake First Nation is cleaning up petroleum contamination at a former school site. The project involves digging up 16,000 cubic metres of contaminated soil and treating it at a new facility. Work will also address contaminated sediment along the Severn River shoreline.
Why This Matters
This cleanup addresses legacy contamination on First Nation land. Community members have lived near this pollution for years. The project will restore the land and protect the Severn River from further contamination.
What Could Change
A 3-hectare soil treatment facility will be built on site. The old water treatment plant will be demolished. Once complete, the land can be safely used again by the community.
Key Issues
- How will contaminated soil be safely excavated and treated?
- What measures will protect the Severn River during sediment removal?
- How will the site be restored after remediation?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.