New Fuel Storage Tank at Royal Military College Saint-Jean
Official title: Installation of a storage tank for petroleum products – Royal Military College St-Jean, QC
The Department of National Defence wants to install a new 50,000-litre fuel tank at the Royal Military College in Saint-Jean, Quebec. The old underground tanks were removed after one caused a major spill. The replacement will be an aboveground, double-walled tank—a safer design that's easier to monitor for leaks.
Why This Matters
Live near the military college in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu? This project replaces tanks that already caused a major fuel spill on site. The new design should reduce the risk of future contamination to local soil and groundwater.
What Could Change
If approved, a new aboveground fuel tank will be installed to heat the college's buildings. The double-walled design means leaks would be contained rather than seeping into the ground like the previous spill.
Key Issues
- Is the new tank design adequate to prevent future spills?
- What environmental safeguards will be in place during construction?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.