Overview

• Newfoundland and Labrador’s Department of Environment and Climate Change confirmed the province will fund the cleanup of the Atlantic Seafood Sauce Company site.
• The town council voted earlier this year to take ownership of the rotting factory grounds to enable government-led remediation.
• Initial assessments estimate containment and removal of more than 100 fermenting fish vats will cost more than $1 million.
• Officials have called for proposals from environmental consultants to plan, manage and execute the remediation work.
• Residents expect the odour to worsen during demolition and say they are prepared to endure short-term discomfort for long-term relief and local economic revitalization.