FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government is stepping up inspections of fuel outlets following a major diesel spill in Woodstock last December.
Since inspections began in April, officials have reviewed 30 fuel sites across the province. Violations were found at 14 of them, prompting enforcement actions such as fines and compliance plans.
“These inspections are essential to protecting the environment and public health,” said Environment and Climate Change Minister Gilles LePage in a statement. “We will continue taking action to ensure compliance and address any risks.”
The inspections come as cleanup efforts continue at the Irving Oil site in Woodstock, where more than 174,000 litres of diesel leaked from an underground tank. The company has installed a system to treat contaminated water and is monitoring the groundwater for further signs of pollution.
So far, officials say there is no evidence that nearby drinking water wells or wetlands have been affected.
The province plans to keep monitoring fuel outlets to ensure they meet environmental standards under the Petroleum Product Storage and Handling Regulation. A new round of inspections is expected to begin soon, and the government says it will provide updates as both remediation and inspection efforts continue.
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