Pulteney Point Tower Install

The Canadian Coast guard is planning to construct a 6 meter tall VHF relay and Microwave tower at the Pulteney Point Lightstation located on the West end of Malcolm Island located near Port McNeil in British Columbia. The work will involve excavation for concrete foundations to be built in an approximately 3.5 x 3.5 meter area of the site with known elevated lead concentrations. Surplus contaminated soil is planned to be removed from site and disposed of at an appropriate facility (to be determined upon further testing). The location of the tower will be on the lawn in front of the lighthouse building to mitigate disruption of any at-risk species. Construction equipment will access the site using existing roads.  No boating or helicopter activity is anticipated to assist in the construction.

Latest update

March 26, 2026 – The Canadian Coast Guard issued its Notice of Determination and determined that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Contacts

Canadian Coast Guarde - Marine and Civil Infrastructure
Jordan Grootendorst, Environmental Technologist
25 Huron Street
Victoria, British Columbia V8V 4V9
Telephone: 236-464-3649
Email: jordan.grootendorst@dfo-mpo.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Pulteney Point (British Columbia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Building and Property Development
    • Soil management

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2025-11-04

  • Proponent

    Canadian Coast Guard

  • Authorities

    • Fisheries and Oceans Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    89985

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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