Coral Harbour Main Remediation Project
Salliq (Coral Harbour) has faced the challenge of managing military waste dating back 70 years while maintaining operations at its active airport. The project team successfully led a comprehensive remediation project, achieving significant environmental, logistical, and community-focused outcomes:
Project Scope
Construction of a non-hazardous waste landfill.
Deconstruction of outdated infrastructure, including the Former Maintenance Building.
Collection, segregation, and disposal of multiple waste streams.
Design, construct, and operate three Land Treatment Units for hydrocarbon-impacted soils.
Contact water management and treatment.
Logistical Challenges Addressed
Efficiently handled unforeseen hazardous waste without delaying the demolition schedule.
Constructed an access road to bypass the active airport runway, ensuring uninterrupted site access.
Collaborated with regulatory bodies to dispose of complex waste streams at suitable southern facilities.
Community Engagement
Employed 37 local Inuit workers, contributing over 11,462 hours—double the planned target.
Delivered 2,020 hours of training, including HAZWOPER certification and on-the-job skills development.
Diverted 100 m³ of salvaged timbers for reuse by the community, reducing landfill waste and shipping costs.
Environmental Stewardship
Mitigated environmental concerns near the active airport, ensuring public safety and compliance.
Worked closely with federal stakeholders to meet regulatory standards for waste treatment and disposal.