Sc’ianew First Nation signs deal on spill response base – Times Colonist
October 20, 2020
The organization tasked with cleaning up oil spills around Vancouver Island, the Strait of Georgia and Metro Vancouver’s coastline has signed a deal with the Sc’ianew First Nation to build a response base in its East Sooke territory.
Western Canada Marine Response, which has undertaken a $150 million spill-response program to establish a network of response bases and procure as many as 48 new vessels in preparation for the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion, will establish a marine base at Cheanuh Marina and a warehouse nearby.
Construction of the new docks at the marina is expected to start in late October with a goal of completion by the summer. Construction of the office and warehouse building will begin in July.
