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CLEAN UP OF FORMER HERBICIDE PLANT

Released on April 15, 2002

The clean up of one of Saskatchewan's most polluted sites is underway.



The former Interprovincial Co-operative Limited (IPCO) plant north of

Saskatoon was used to manufacture herbicides. The plant was shut down in

the early 1970s and is now owned by the R.M. of Corman Park. The R.M.,

IPCO and Saskatchewan Environment are working together to clean up the

site.



This morning at the IPCO site, Environment Minister Pat Lorjé congratulated

the R.M. of Corman Park and IPCO for their roles in the process. "I am

pleased that co-operation between government and industry has led to

cleaning up a problem location within the province," Lorjé said. "It is

this kind of co-operation that improves our environment and has a positive

effect on human health and public safety."



The building is contaminated with asbestos and herbicides. The first step

in the clean-up is to erect and connect two temporary buildings at the

site. One will be used to cover the abandoned building while it is

demolished, and the site cleaned up. The other will cover an engineered

double lined modern site disposal pit. The waste from the building will be

buried in the pit and constantly monitored.



The R.M. of Corman Park, as owner of the property, will administer the

clean-up operation. "We are pleased to be taking part in an action that

improves the environment and has a positive impact on the local area,"

Reeve Ed Hobday said.



The cost of the clean-up is being shared by IPCO and the province. IPCO is

contributing $400,000. The province is using the Centenary Fund to pay for

its $696,000 share. The Centenary Fund was developed to help pay for

important projects as Saskatchewan approaches its centennial in 2005. The

clean up is expected to be complete by this fall.



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For more information, contact:



Ralph Bock Tammy Knuttila

Parkland Eco-Region Administrator

Saskatchewan Environment R. M. of Corman Park

Phone: (306) 933-6545 Phone: (306) 242-9303

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