Transport Canada Commits to Environmental Remediation Work in Corner Brook

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No. A015/05
For release - November 25, 2005
CORNER BROOK, NL — Transport Minister Jean-C. Lapierre today announced that Transport Canada will proceed with environmental remediation of the former Canadian National Railway (CN) property at the Port of Corner Brook. Transport Canada has declared surplus the former CN property and has been negotiating its transfer to the City of Corner Brook.
In preparation for this transfer, Transport Canada will proceed with the environmental remediation that is required for this property to meet all applicable provincial and federal environmental regulations and standards. Studies are now underway to determine the extent of environmental remediation work that will need to be carried out. While the remediation action plan has not been finalized, the work could cost well over $500,000.
"Transport Canada is committed to funding all necessary remediation work on the former CN property at the Port of Corner Brook in preparation for a potential transfer to the City of Corner Brook," said Mr. Lapierre.
The City of Corner Brook has already expressed an interest in acquiring the former CN property to allow for the future development of the port. Over the coming months, Transport Canada officials will be continuing discussions with the City of Corner Brook to negotiate the terms and conditions of an eventual transfer of the property to the City at market value.
"The Government of Canada no longer requires the former CN property at the Port of Corner Brook and recognizes that this property provides interesting opportunities for the future development of the port," said Mr. Lapierre.
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Contacts:
Irène MarcheterreDirector of CommunicationsOffice of the Minister of Transport, Ottawa(613) 991-0700
Maurice LandryCommunicationsTransport Canada Atlantic Region(709) 772-6197
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