Halifax Gate – Removal of Fuel Tanks and Asbestos Disposal Cell

The Department of National Defence (DND) is proposing a project. Valero Energy Corp will be conducting removal of remaining infrastructure on Department of National Defence property near 1350 Main Road, Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia. Removals include a harbourside tank farm, associated piping, and a closed asbestos disposal cell. The tank farm consists of four large fuel tanks, piping, and miscellaneous small support structures. The Asbestos Disposal Cell is approx. 80m by 55m, and contains roughly 6,000m3 of material. Work is expected to begin June 2026 and conclude Fall 2026.

Latest update

April 15, 2026 - The Department of National Defence intends to make a determination regarding whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, the Department of National Defence is inviting public comments until May 4, 2026 respecting that determination.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
1 Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination - April 15, 2026

Contacts

Mitchell Abbott
Department of National Defence
Mitchell Abbott, Major Capital Support Engineer
PO box 99000 Stn Forces
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 5X5
Email: Mitchell.Abbott@forces.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • 1350 Main Rd, Eastern Passage (Nova Scotia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Building and Property Development

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2026-04-15

  • Proponent

    Department of National Defence

  • Authorities

    • Department of National Defence

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    90373

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