Public Notice

Municipality of Lambton Shores Storage Tank System Replacement – Public Comments Invited

October, 27, 2025 – The Fisheries and Oceans Canada must determine whether the proposed Municipality of Lambton Shores Storage Tank System Replacement, located in Grand Bend is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

To help inform this determination, the Fisheries and Oceans Canada is inviting comments from the public respecting that determination. All comments received will be considered public and may be posted online.

Written comments must be submitted by November 27, 2025 to:

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Small Craft Harbours Branch

Attn: Chris McDermid

501 University Cresent

Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N6

431-335-7530

Chris.McDermid@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

 

The Proposed Project

The Municipality of Lambton Shores intends to replace the fuel tanks at Grand Bend Small Craft Harbour. Grand Bend Small Craft Harbour is located on the southeast shore of Lake Huron at the mouth of the Ausable River in Grand Bend, Ontario approximately 220 km west of Toronto, Ontario. 

The work will take place on federal lands where the existing underground storage tanks, fuel dispensers, and related piping will be removed and disposed of. A new 25 000 L  aboveground tank and fuel dispensers will be installed in the current location. Excavated fill material will be stockpiled for reuse at the site, any excess materials will be hauled to an approved facility.