Public Notice
Quatsino Lightstation – Diesel Fuel System Replacement

Public Comments Invited
April 23, 2025 - The Fisheries and Oceans Canada must decide whether the diesel fuel system replacement project, located at Quatsino Lightstation, near Winter Harbour, BC, is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. 

To help inform this decision, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is inviting comments from the public on the project and its potential effects on the environment. All comments received will be considered public. For more information, individuals should consult the Privacy Notice on the Registry website.
Written comments must be submitted by May 23, 2025 to:

Emily Sapsford, Senior Project Engineer
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Real Property and Environmental Management, Technical Services, Pacific Region
Email: Emily.Sapsford@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Tel: 236-255-1982
914 Yates Street
Victoria, B.C.
V8V 3M2

Assessment Summary
DFO and CCG are proposing to replace the diesel fuel tanks and piping at the Quatsino Lightstation. The lightstation is staffed by two lightkeepers 24/7 as per maritime safety requirements. Currently, the station is powered by diesel fuel powered generators, which supply electricity to the three residences, radio communication equipment, weather monitoring system, and the many other buildings and assets on station. The current diesel fuel tanks and associated piping  are at their end of service and need to be replaced. 

This proposed project involves the removal of four 9,465 L diesel fuel tanks and associated piping, which will have been drained. The project also involves the installation of four 9,465L diesel fuel tanks and associated piping. The new infrastructure will be placed in the exact location of the old infrastructure, and connected to existing generators on site 

Ground disturbance is not expected in the area, as all infrastructure is above-ground. 

Helicopter slinging will be used to mobilize and demobilize equipment. Materials will be lifted to site by helicopter from Coal Harbour, BC.

Project Locations
Quatsino Lightstation is located on the northern end of Vancouver Island, near Winter Harbour, BC. 
Site Access: Helicopter or Boat
Coordinates:
Latitude: 50° 26′ 33″ N
Longitude: 128° 2′ 2″ W