The discovery of a new bottom layer of sludge at Boat Harbour is being blamed for delaying Northern Pulp's cleanup of the effluent treatment facility in Pictou County. Northern Pulp said 81,000 cubic metres was deposited during its operations. The Nova Scotia government is responsible for removing any sludge that existed prior to the arrival of Northern Pulp. Province will investigate claim"We're a bit puzzled by the assumption put forward in the monitor's report," said Ken Swain, project lead for the $292-million Boat Harbour remediation. (CBC)The monitor also reported the provincial Environment Department rejected Northern Pulp's initial Boat Harbour decommissioning plan submitted July 31.

Source: CBC News November 07, 2020 09:56 UTC