RISK ASSESSMENT OF OSHAWA HARBOUR MOVING AHEAD

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No. H219/05For release November 7, 2005
OSHAWA - The Honourable Judi Longfield, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Housing and MP for Whitby-Oshawa, on behalf of Transport Minister Jean-C. Lapierre, together with Oshawa Mayor John Gray today announced that Aqua Terre Solutions Inc. has begun on-site investigations, as part of the continuing Site-Specific Risk Assessment process at the Oshawa Harbour.
"The next step in the risk assessment process is now underway," said Mrs. Longfield. "The Government of Canada and the City of Oshawa continue to view this initiative as a very important one and look forward to seeing this project progress."
The first phase of the work, which was to review all existing environmental reports for the marina and west wharf lands, is complete. Aqua Terre Solutions Inc. is now proceeding with the site investigation of the marina in order to determine the most viable approach to improving its environmental condition. Further investigations will then be carried out on certain areas of the west wharf.
Once the site investigations are completed, Aqua Terre will determine the extent of potential risk to human health and to the environment. Various options to address these risks will then be developed.
"The people of Oshawa are grateful for this essential step towards once again enjoying access to their waterfront. We appreciate this initiative to determine the best course of action towards the remediation of the marina lands," stated Mayor John Gray.
Transport Canada officials will continue to work closely with the City of Oshawa and the Harbour Commission in order to pave the way for re-opening the marina and ultimately the redevelopment of the west wharf.
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Irène Marcheterre
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister, Ottawa
(613) 991-0700
Chris Krepski
Communications
Transport Canada, Ottawa
(613) 993-0055
Ted Goodchild
Commissioner of Development Services
City of Oshawa
(905) 436-3840
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