Quebec government asks for tenders to clean up contaminated land in Pointe-Claire

MONTREAL – Quebec Environment Minister David Heurtel has issued a call for tenders to clean up the PCB-contaminated land in Pointe-Claire.

READ MORE: No timeline on PCB cleanup in Pointe-Claire

The soil is on the former site of Reliance Power Equipment at 86 Hymus Blvd.

READ MORE: Environment ministry calls for PCB decontamination plan from Pointe-Claire companies

The clean up will take place in two parts and will cost an estimated $8.3 million.

READ MORE: Pointe-Claire residents want more assurances concerning PCBs

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After the property is decontaminated, neighbouring lands and groundwater will be tested for any traces of the PCBs.

READ MORE: Pointe-Claire company hatches a plan to clean up, but can it deliver?

Tests done earlier this year by Montreal’s Department of Public Health showed the PCBs on the property are not a health threat for area residents.