INVENTORY OF COAL GASIFICATION
PLANT WASTE SITES
IN ONTARIO
VOLUME II
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INVENTORY OF COAL GASIFICATION
PLANT WASTE SITES
IN ONTARIO
VOLUME II
Prepared for
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Waste Management Branch
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FINAL REPORT
H8 7-017
April 1987
TABLE OF CONTENTS
VOLUME II
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B
Sources Used for Historical Record Search
Fact Sheets, City Location Maps and Historical Maps
for Gas Plants
PLATE 1
Location of Former Manufactured Gas Plants in the
Province of Ontario
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APPENDIX A
Sources Used for Historical Record Search
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SOURCES USED
Acronymns used to reference researched material appear in brackets (usually
underlined) at the end of each entry:
Acronyms in the right hand margin provide references to where the source
material was obtained: addresses and telephone numbers for each
library or archives are located at the end of the bibliography.
Ceneral Sources used to compile multiple listings
Archives of Ontario. RC 8. Provincial Secretary's Department, Bureau of
Municipal Affairs. II 10 E, Correspondence of the Fuel Controller,
1922-1928. Box 2, File "Gas Rates". (PA0.RG8 ,11-10-E) PAO
Archives of Ontario. RG 18, Commissions and Committees. D 1 19, Select
Committee on Municipal Trading and Municipal Ownership or Operation
of Public Utilities, 1903. Report (Toronto: L.K.Cameron, 1903).
(PAO.RG18.D-1-19) PAO
Archives of Ontario. RG 45, Ontario Energy Board. Series 3, By-laws and
Franchise Agreements, 1875-1956. (PAO ,RG45 ,Series8 ) PAO
Archives of Ontario, RG 55, Companies Division.
I 2 D, Original Letters Patent. (PAO ,RG55 , I-2-D) PAO
Baudouin, Philibert. Index to Incorporated Bodies and to Private and
Local Law: Under Dominion, and Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec Statutes,
Proclamations and Letters Patent ...[1777 - 1396] . Montreal:
Beauchemin [ 1897 ] . (Baudouin") NL/PAO
Canada. List of "Gas works" in Census , 1871 . Ottawa;
Queen's Printer, 1872. Vol. Ill, p. 422. (Census , 1371 ) PAC/PAO
Canada. List of "Gas works" in Census , 1881 . Ottawa;
Queen's Printer, 1882. Vol.D, p. 462. (Census , 1881 ) PAC/PAO
Canada. List of "Gas Works" in Census , 1891 . Ottawa;
Queen's Printer, 1892. Vol. IV, p. 320-323. ( Census , 1891 ) PAC/PAO
Canada. List of "Cas works" in Census , 1901 . Ottawa;
Queen's Printer, 1902. Vol. Ill, p. 174-220, total p. 278.
(Census, 1901) PAC/PAO
Canadian Gas Association, Directory of Canadian Gas Utilities.
Scarsdale: Canadian Gas Assocation, 1955, 1960, 19b5 , 1^70.
(CCA) NL
'Directory of Canadian Gas Companies", monthly listing in
Intercolonial Gas Journal of Canada. (Hamilton) 19127-1921,
listings consulted: March 1,1912, p. 100-1; May 1 1913, p. 130-1;
January 1, 1914, p. 20-21; December 1, 1914, p. 460-61; December 1,
1915, n.p.; December 1, 1916, n.p.; December 1, 1917, p. 460-62;
December 1, 1918, p. 462-64; March 1, 1919, n.p.; January 1, 1920,
n.p., last complete List; "Table of Rate Changes of Canadian
Artificial Gas Companies", partial list, issue December 1, 1920,
n.p.; and "Compilation of Rates for Gas as Received by the Secretary,
Canadian Gas Association, Nov. 1920", January 1, 1921, p. 9-11,
partial list. (ICGJ) HPL/
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics, Division of Census of Industry and
Merchandising. Canada's Chemical Industries by H. McLeod.
Ottawa: 1947. Series 46-D-50. (DBS, McLeod) Stats
Dominion Bureau of Statistics, Industry and Merchandising Division,
Chemical Directory as of January, 1954. List "Gas and
Illuminating Fuel", p. 33. Ottawa; Queen's Printer, 1954. Series
46-501. (ChemDir 1954) NL
Dominion Bureau of Statistics, Industry and Merchandising Division,
Chemical Directory as of December, 1960. List "Gas and IlLuminating
Fuel , p. 39. Ottawa; Queen's Printer, 19.61. Series 46-501.
(ChemDir 1960) NL
Dominion Bureau of Statistics. Census of Industry, Mining, Metallurgical
& Chemical Branch. The Coke and Gas Industry in Canada, yearly
reports for the years 1940-1959. (All published the following
year.). Series 45-203. Include specific lists of companies: 1940,
p. 18-20; 1941, no List given; 1942, p. 15-17; 1943, p. 15-17; 194^,
p. 15-17; 1945, p. 15-17; 1946, p. 14-16; 1947, p. 14-16; 1943,
p. 15-17; 1949, p.B-16,17; 1950, p.B-16,17; 1951, p.B-16,17;
1952, p.B-16,17; 1953, p.B-16,17; 1954, p. 15; 1955, p. 16;
1956, p. 16; 1957, p.B-16; 1958, p. 19; 1959, p. 16.
(DBS-Coke&C-as) Stats
Dominion Bureau of Statistics. Manufactures of the Non-Metallic Minerals
in Canada, "IlLuminating and Fue L Gas" reports tor the vears 19T9-T939
Series 44-D-22. Includes Lists of plants: 1919-23, p. 97; 1924,
p. 102; 1925, p. 122; 1926, p. 124; 1927, p. 115; 1928-29, p. 149-150;
1930-32, p. 68; 1933-35, p . 90 ; 1936-37, p. 80-81; 1938-39, p . o0 .
(gas-NMM) Scats
"Gas Light Companies in the British American Provinces", monthLy
Listing in the American Gas-Light Journal (New York), Vol. 5-9,
1863-67. Lists consulted: JuLy 1, 1863, Vol.5 No. 5, p. 5; June 15
1864, Vol. 5, No. 5, p. 108; July 3,1865, Vol. 7 ,No. 1 , p. 5 ; July 3, 1866,
Vol. 8, No. 1, p. 19; July 2, 1867, Vol.9,No.-l, no lists given from
this time forward. ( AGLJ ) CISTE
Lovell, John 4 Son. Lovell's Business and Professional Directory of
the Province of Ontario for 1882. Montreal: John Lovell 4 Son,
1882. (OntGaz 1882) PAC
Might's Directory Co., Ontario Gazetteer and Directory, 1892-93.
Toronto: Might's Directory Co., 1892. (OntGaz' 9 2-93) NL
Mitchell's Canada Classified Directory for 1865-66.
Toronto: W.C.Chewett 4 Co., 1865. (CanGaz' 65-66) PAC
Mitchell's Canada Gazetteer and Business Directory for 1864-65.
Toronto: W.C.Chewett 4 Co. , 1864. (CanGaz 1364) NL
Ontario Publishing 4 Advertising Co., Ontario Gazetteer and Directory,
1901-02. Ingersoll ,0nt. ; Ontario Publishing 4 Advertising Co., 1901.
(OntGaz 1901) NT-
Polk, R.L. 4 Co., Ontario Gazetteer and Business Directory,
1886-87. Toronto: R.L. Polk 4 Co., 1886. (OntGaz' 36-87) PAC
Union Publishing Co. of Ingersoll, pub. Province of Ontario Gazetteer
and Directory, 1910-11. Ingersoll: Union Publishing Co., 1910.
(OntGaz 1910-11) NL
Sources for Soecific Communities
are cited in files on the communities concerned.
Location of Sources
PAO Archives of Ontario 77 Grenville St., Toronto, Ont.
M7A 2R9 telephone: fcl6 -96 ? -~,\;c
UU0 University of Uestern Ontario, The D.B. Ueldon Librarv,
Regional Collection University of Uestern Ontario,
London, Ont. N6A 3K7
telephone: 5 1 9-oo 1 - 316 1
PAC Public Archives Canada 395 Wellington St. , Ottaua, Ont.
K1A 0N3 613-995-5133
Stats Library, Statistics Canada R.H. Coats Building, Tunney ' s Pasture,
Ottawa, Ont. KlA OT6
telephone: 613-995-9034
CISTI Canadian Institute for Scientific Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ont. KlA OS2
and Technical Information telephone: 613-993-9210
MET-EMR Library, Technology Information 580 Booth Street, Ottawa KlA 0E9
Energy, Mines and Resources telephone: 613-995-4132
ML National Library of Canada 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ont.
KlA 0N4 613-995-9481
HPL Hamilton Pubic Library, 55 York Blvd., Hamilton Ont. L3R 3K1
Special Collections telephone: 416-529-3111
APPENDIX B
Fact Sheets, City Location Maps and
Historical Maps for Gas Plants
Fact Sheet for Survey of Coal Gasification Plant Waste 5ites
Site Location:
City Barrie Street Address 17-31 Kempenfelt Drive between
Sampson and Duckworth Streets
MOE Region Central
MOE District Barrie NTS Map Sheet 31 D/S
Historical Maps Available 1907 - Fire Insurance Plan (Public Archives Canada, NMC
9292, 18/29); 1917 - Revision of 1907 Fire Insurance Plan (Regional Collection,
University of Western Ontario), Sheet 18; 1931 - Revisions of 1923 Fire Insurance
Plan (PAC, NMC 10714, 6/14); 1946 - Revisions of 1931 Fire Insurance Plan (PAC,
NMC 9294, 6/14)
Site Identification:
Name Barrie Gas Works ,
Type of Facility Coal Carbonization 1878-1890, Water Gas 1890-1939
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Barrie Gas Co. 1878-1928.
Corporation of the Town of Barrie 1928-1939
3. Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Small, 0.3 hectares
Present Land Use Vacant with excavation for proposed development
Planned Land Use Proposed condominium development
Present Occupant(s) Vacant
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N-W-E-residential - single family dwelling
S-CN Railway and Kempenfelt Bay
Underground Utilities Storm and Sanitary sewers along kempenfelt Drive
Sanitary trunk sewer along railway line
Soil Conditions Sandy silt and some gravel (fill?) to 1.3 m depth
Site Access Uncontrolled access
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4 . Evidence of Buried Wastes:
Operating Period 1878 to 1939 (61 years)
Excavation History late 1940's gas plant equipment removed and buildings
demolished; 1985 excavation to depth of 4.3 m
Visible Wastes Visible pockets of contaminated soil encountered during
1985 excavation; Cinders and ash visible on-site
Odour During 1985 excavation of tank bases complaints were received from local
citizens of objectionable odours
Water Pollution During 1985 excavation contaminated groundwater was observed
(MOE)
Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Kempenfelt Bay on Lake Simcoe
Proximity Borders south side of site
Use Recreational
Groundwater, Proximity Shallow
Use City Water Supply
Proximity of Existing Wells Nearest wells in Bayview #2 approx. 300 W of site
Site Investigations MOE analysis of contaminated soil and liquid in excavation
6 . Comments/Remarks: Environmental Consultants to investigate site for owners,
MOE to investigate off-3ite disposal area
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas: Excavated material disposed at Lot 8, Concession 1
Vespra Township (Hwy 11 and 400) and the Barrie Landfill,
MOE to investigate off-site disposal area
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Fact Sheet for Survey of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites
1. Site Location:
City Belleville Street Address 110-118 Church Street bounded by
Church/St. Paul/Pinnacle/Dundas
MOF. Region Southeastern
MOE District Belleville NTS Map Sheet 31 C/3
Historical Maps Available 1878 - Fire Insurance Plan (Archives of Ontario, Sheet
1-8); 1888 - Fire Insurance Plan (A of 0) Sheet 12; 1904 - Revision of 1888 Fire
Insurance Plan (A of 0) Sheet 12; 1942 - Fire Insurance Plan (Regional Collection,
University of Western Ontario) Sheet 7
2. Site Identification:
Name Belleville Gas Works
Type of Facility Coal Carbonization
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Belleville Gas Co. 1834-1930,
Ontario Shore Gas Co. 1930-1935, Belleville Public Utilities Commission 1937-1947
3. Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Medium, 0.7 hectares
Present Land Use Vacant, Industrial
Planned Land Use Vacant lot for sale - development plans?
Present Occupant (s) Hawkins Snack Foods Ltd. and Vacant lot (for sale by
Royal-Lepage)
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N,E - commercial, W-Indust rial ,
Residential, 5-Resident ial
Underground Utilities Sanitary sewer along Pinnacle Street,
Storm sewer along St. Paul Street
Soil Conditions Thin overburden (less than 2 m), limestone bedrock
Site Access Uncontrolled access
4. Evidence of Buried Wastes:
Operating Period 1854 to 1947 (93 years)
Excavation History Sanitary sewer along Pinnacle Street, Storm sewer along Front
and St. Paul Streets __^____
Visible Wastes Coal tar wastes encountered in Pinnacle Street excavation and again
in Front Street/St. Paul Street excavation
Odour Faint surface odour detected during site visit
Water Pollution Contaminated water in excavation discharged to Moire River
creating an oil slick in 1981
Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Moira River and Bay of Quinte
Proximity 160 m west of site
Use Recreational, City Water Supply on Bay of Quinte
Groundwater, Proximity 2.4 to 3.4 m below surface
Use None
Proximity of Existing Wells Unknown
Site Investigations MOE 1981 soil and liguid sampling - PAHs detected;
MOE 1983 river sediment sampling - PAHs detected
6 . Comments/Remarks: Clay seal installed in trench excavation. Contamination
appears to be between gas plant and Moira River. Area is thought to be
future development area.
7 . Off-Site Disposal Areas: Dumping of gas plant waste may have occurred at south enc
of Church Street at waterfront. Some excavated material and contaminated river
sediments may have been disposed on the Macfarland Construction property Hwn 401 ar
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Fact Sheet for Survey of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites
1. Site Location:
City Brampton Street Address Northeast corner Nelson and
George 5treets
MOE Region Central
MOE District Toronto NTS Map Sheet 30 M/12
Historical Maps Available 1917 - fire insurance plan (Regional Collection, Univ.
of Western Ontario), Sheet 2 and general plan ;
2. Site Identification:
Name Brampton Gas Works
Type of Facility Assumed coal gasification
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Brampton Gas Co. (1888-1902); the
Equitable Gas Co. (1903-1917)
3. Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Small 0.1 hectares
Present Land Use Commercial building (2 storey with basement)
Planned Land Use As is
Present Occupant(s) Private Owner (commercial building)
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N - City of Brampton parking lot, E - auto
sales, 5 & W - commercial bldgs, federal government office building
Underground Utilities Storm and sanitary sewers, phone lines, water mains and
gas lines along Nelson St. & George St.
Soil Conditions 1.5 m fill over clay
Site Access Uncontrolled
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4. Evidence of Buried Hastes:
Operating Period 1888-1917? Less than 30 years
Excavation History Coal yard north of site excavated and 1.5 m of fill removed
(late 1986); commercial building 3 m deep (1957) both with no wastes reported
Visible Wastes None reported or observed
Odour None reported or observed
Water Pollution None reported or observed
5. Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Etobicoke Creek; Fletcher's Creek
Prox imi t y 300 m east; 300 m west
Use Recreational
Groundwater, Proximity None reported
Use None
Proximity of Existing Wells No wells in area
Site Investigations None known
6. Comments/Remarks: Former coal yards north of plant site, now City of Brampton
parking lot ^
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas:
No known sites used during plant operation. Soil removed during l°8t> e\cavatic
of coal yard used as fill in Nursery on Creditview Rd and on properts on Hiqhwt
10 south of #17 sideroad
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Fact Sheet for Survey of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites
1. Site Location:
City Brentford Street Address East Avenue bounded bv Alfred,
Newport, East, Colborne Streets
MOE Region West Central
MOE District Hamilton NTS Map Sheet 40 P/l
Historical Maps Available 1875 - Bird's eyeview (Public Archives Canada, NMC 3726)
1913 - Revision of 1893 Fire Insurance Plan (Regional Collection, University of
Western Ontario), Sheet 7; 1950 - Revision of 1919 Fire Insurance Plan (PAC,
NMC 9331 5/53 site, 1A/53 general)
Site Identification:
Name Brantford Gas Works
Type of Facility Coal gasification
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Brantford Gas Co. 1854 to 1911
Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Medium, approx. 0.5 - 1.0 ha (includes property north and
south of East Avenue)
Present Land Use Maintenance warehouse and parking lots, commerical
Planned Land Use As is
Present Occupant (s) Union Gas Co. i
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N-commerical A residential, W-commerical
5-parkIand, E-resident ial
Underaround Utilities Storm sewer and Sanitary sewer along East Avenue
Soil Conditions Unknown, fill assumed
Site Access Controlled access for south of East Avenue; Uncontrolled access
for north of East Avenue
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Operating Period Approx. 1860-1911 (approx. 51 years but not continuous] y)
Excavation History 450 mm sanitary sewer on East Avenue
Visible Wastes None reported
Odour Odours (petroleum-like) in water works creek near East Avenue (source
uncertain)
Water Pollution Oily sheen on water works creek (source uncertain)
5. Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Water Works Creek and Grand River
Proximity Creek adjacent to site, River less than 1 km
Use Recreational/Industrial
Groundwater, Proximity Unknown
Use Groundwater not used
Proximity of Existing Wells Unknown
Site Investigations None known
6. Comments/Remarks: Petroleum odours, sheen on creek may be associated with Gas
Plant; Area behind gas works previously a canal basin and was reclaimed in the
early 1950's
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas: None reported
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Site Location:
City Brockvi 1 le Street Address 40 St. Paul Street bounded by
St. Paul /King St. W/Butlers Creek
MOE Region Southeastern
MOT District Kingston NTS Map Sheet 31 B/12
Historical Maps Available 1875 - Bird's Eye View, Blow Up (Public Archives Canada
NMC 11 (5031); 1917 - Revision of 1911 Fire Insurance Plan (Regional Collection,
University of Western Ontario), Sheet 7; 1931 - Revisions of 1912 Fire Insurance
Plan (PAC', NMC 9327, 7/17); 1946 - Revisions of 1931 Fire Insurance Plan (PAC,
NMC 9328
Site Identification:
Name Brockville Gas Works
Type of Facility Coal carbonization then water gas
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Brockville Gas Works 1853-1921
Brockville Public Utilities Commission 1921-1957
3. Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Smal 1 , 0.5 ha
Present Land Use Commercial
Planned Land Use As is
Present Occupant (s) City owned parking lot for Arts Centre and IGA
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N-commerical W-commerical S-resident i al
E-resident ial
Underground Utilities Sanitary sewer and water mains in parking lot, small
diameter storm sewers to creek
Soil Conditions Unknown, fill assumed
Site Access Uncontrolled access
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Operating Period 1853 to 1957 (104 years)
Excavation History Sanitary sewers and water mains through parking Jot and stor
drains to creek
Visible Wastes None reported or observed
Odour None reported or observed
Water Pollution None reported or obaserved
5. Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Butler Creek adjacent to site (flows to St. Lawrence River)
Proximity Adjacent to site
Use Recreational
Groundwater, Proximity Unknown
Use Unknown (unlikelv to be used)
Proximity of Existing Wells None reported in impact area
Site Investigations Shallow excavations during parking lot construction
6. Comments/Remarks: Excavation through site but no wastes reported; 5 m gradient
creek
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas: Possibly Old Chemical Road Landfill
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Fact Sheet for Survey of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites
1. Site Location:
Citv Cambridqe (Gait) Street Address 140 North Water Street bounded
by Grand River and opposite Simcoe Street
MOE Region West Central
MOE District Cambridoe NTS Map Sheet 40 P/8
Historical Maps Available 1913 - Revisions of 1910 Fire Insurance Plan (Regional
Collection, University of Western Ontario) Sheet 24; 1919 - Revisions of 1910
Fire Insurance Map (Ontario Archives) Sheet 24
2. Site Identification:
Name Gait Gas Works
Type of Facility Retort Gas
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Gait Gas Light Co. 1887-1911
3. Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Small, 0.35 ha
Present Land Use Vacant lot
Planned Land Use High rise residential condominiums (Spring lq87^
Present Occupant (s) Vacant (C.N. A. Holdings Ltd.)
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N^yS - Commerical W-Recreat ional
Underground Utilities Water main and Storm sewer along Water Street North
Sanitary sewer through former plant site
Soil Conditions Thin soil (less thnn 1.0 mj overlying bedrock
Site Access Fenced hut uncontrolled access
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Operating Period 1887 to 1911 (24 years)
Excavation History Gas Plant demolished in 1920's (?) and textile plant extens.
built, 1985 textile plant demolished
Visible Wastes None reported or observed
Odour None reported or observed
Water Pollution None reported or observed
5. Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Grand River
Proximity Adjacent, west of site
Use Recreational, industrial water supply
Groundwater, Proximity Water supply wells approx. 30 m below river level
Use Water supply
Proximity of Existing Wells Middle St. Well Field (0.8 km downstream'
Site Investigations None reported
6 . Comments/Remarks: Condo planned for Spring 1987. Waste may have been removed
during demoli tion. Soil is thin on-site
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas: None reported
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Fact Sheet for Survey of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites
1. Site Location:
City Chatham Street Address 307 King Street West bounded by
Second/King West/ Third/Thames River
MOE Region Southwestern
MOE District Windsor NTS Map Sheet 40 J/6
Historical Maps Available 1875 - Bird's eye view (Public Archives Canada, NMC
22302); 1895 - Bird's eye view (Public Archives Canada, NMC 3764); 1913 - Revision
of 1903 Fire Insurance Plan (Regional Collection, University of Western Ontario),
key map only; 1929 - update of 1913 Fire Insurance Plan (Regional Collection,
University of Western Ontario), Sheet 2; 1954 - Fire Insurance Plan (Public
Archives Canada), Sheet 2
2. Site Identification:
Name Chatham Gas Works
Type of Facility Retort Gas
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Chatham Gas Co. Ltd. 1873-1929
Final date uncertain
3. Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Medium, 1.1 ha
Present Land Use Chatham Civic Centre (Institutional)
Planned Land Use As is
Present Occupant(s) The Corporation of the Citv of Chatham
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N - Thames River, W - YMCA, 5- Parkinc
lot and residential, E - Residential
Underground Utilities Storm and Sanitary sewers along King St.
Sanitary pumping station on Second St.
Soil Conditions Fill 0-3.0 m, Alluvium 3.0-12.0 m. Till 12-20 m. Bedrock at 20 m
BGS
Site Access Uncontrolled public use area
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Operating Period 1873 to 1929 (56 years)
Excavation History Entire area excavated during construction of the Chatham Civ
Centre in 1975
Visible Wastes Oily water and asphaltic wastes encountered in gas holding tank
(18 m diameter) and tar well (4.3 m diameter) during building excavation
Odour None reported or observed __
Water Pollution None reported or observed
5 . Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Thames River
Proximity Adjacent to site
Use Recreational
Groundwater, Proximity Approx. 5 m BGS
Use Not used
Proximity of Existing Wells Unknown
Site Investigations Five geotechnical boreholes drilled prior to building
construction
6. Comments/Remarks: Volume of material excavated unknown. It is also not knowr
all waste material was removed ____^_
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas: Excavated waste material removed by building rontractc
(Ellis-Don) to unknown location
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Fact Sheet for Survey of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites
Site Location:
City Cobourg Street Address Between Queen and Charles Streets
west of McGill Street, east of Division Street
MOT Region Central
MOE District Peterborouoh NTS Map Sheet 30 M/16
Historical Maps Available 1874 - Bird's eye view (Public Archives Canada, NMC
8877); 1911 - Revision of 1902 Fire Insurance Plan (Regional Collection, Universit
of Western Ontario), Sheet 4 and key; 1946 - Revision of 1919 Fire Insurance
Plan (Public Archives Canada, NMC 9398 3/16)
2. Site Identification:
Name Cobourg Gas Works
Type of Facility Coal gasification
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Cobourg Gas Works (1857-1878), Cobcurc Ga;
Light and Water (1878-1911), Cobourg Utilities Corp. (1911-1916), Hvcto Electric
Power Commission of Ontario (1916-1937)
3 . Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Small, 0.3 ha
Present Land Use Institutional, Commercial
Planned Land Use As is
Present Occupant(s) 1) Cobourg Post Office, c/o Canada Post Corporation, Publii
Works Canada; 2) Northumberland Professional Building Ltd.
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N-parkinq lot, garage, cleaners. E-oarklan.
S-5wimming pool, residences, W-prof essional building, vacant
Underground Utilities Storm, sanitary sewers and watermains along Queen Street an
Charles Street
Soil Conditions Fill 0-1 m, silt and clay 1-2. s m, till 2*5-5 m. limestone
Site Access Post office - controlled; professional building, parking lot -
uncontrolled
4. Evidence of Buried Wastes:
Operating Period 1857 to 1937 (80 years)
Excavation History Post Office construction (1952, 1970); Professional buildinc
construction, sewer installation (mid 1960's, late 1970's), Centennial Pool
construction (1968)
Visible Wastes None reported or observed
Odour None reported or observed
Water Pollution None reported or observed
Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Lake Ontario
Proximity 150 m southeast
Use Recreational, water supply 800 m east of site
Groundwater, Proximity High water table
Use None reported
Proximity of Existing Wells No wells within impacted area
Site Investigations 1970 boreholes for Post Office extension, 1966, 1967 boreho
for Centennial Pool, 1978 boreholes for Charles Street joint sewage works projei
6 • Comments/Remarks: Gas holding tank and base of gas purifying structures like!-
beneath Post Office parking lot
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas: Ash, cinder, fill and wood chips noted in boreholes o
southside of Charles Street - likely disposal area
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Site Location:
City Cornwall Street Address Water Street bounded by Amelia/
Adolphus/Water Streets
MOE Region Southeastern
MOE District Cornwall NTS Map Sheet 31 G/2
Historical Maps Available 1916 - Revision of 1893 Fire Insurance Plan (Public
Archives Canada, NMC 9381 6/12, Key 1/12); 1947 - Fire Insurance Plan (PAC, NMC
9382) Sheet 6
2. Site Identification:
Name Cornwall Gas Works
Type of Facility Coal carbonization then water gas
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Cornwall Gas and Light Co. 1882-1895
Stormont Electric Light and Power Co. 1895 to 1929
3 . Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Small, 0.4 ha
Present Land Use Residential (directlv on site) Parking lot
Planned Land Use As is
Present Occupant(s) Residential (Edgar Caza Holdings')
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N-commerical ■ W-inst itutional . 5- vacant
E-parking lot
Underground Utilities 760 mm dinmeter trunk sewer traverses site; samtar\ sewers
and watermains along Amelia and Water streets
Soil Conditions Unknown, fill assumed
Site Access Uncontrolled access
Evidence of Buried Wastes:
Operating Period 1882 to 1929 (47 years)
Excavation History numerous utilities along Amelia and Water Street, no reported
problems; sewer traverses site - no problems reported
Visible Wastes None reported or observed
Odour None reported or observed
Water Pollution None reported or observed
Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water St. Lawrence River
Proximity 0.4 km south'
Use Recreational, water supply
Groundwater, Proximity Unknown
Use Unknown (unlikely water supply)
Proximity of Existing Wells None reported in impacted area
Site Investigations None
6. Comments/Remarks: Canal was historicallv south of site (see historical macs
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas: Closest possible disposal area is three blocks west a
end of Auqusta Street
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Fact Sheet for Survey of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites
1. Site Location:
City Deseronto Street Address South side of Main Street between
First and Second Streets
MOE Region Southeastern
MOE District Kingston NTS Map Sheet 31 C/3
Historical Maps Available See attached
2. Site Identification:
Name Deseronto Gas Works
Type of Facility Coal gasification
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Deseronto Gas Works (1886-1912?/
Deseronto Gas Company (19127-1920)
3. Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Small, 0.3 hectares
Present Land Use Commercial manufacturing (furniture factory) ano
residential
Planned Land Use Request to severe the property for a house
Present Occupant(s) Hawley Bros. Ltd.
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N&L-main residential. S-Lake Ontario,
W-vacant
Underground Utilities Sanitary sewers and watermain along Main Street
Soil Conditions 2 ft. of soil overlying bedrock
Site Access Uncontrolled
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1922 - Fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada, NMC 9401, 2/4)
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4. Evidence of Buried Wastes:
Operating Period 1886 or slightly earlier to 1920, 34 years
Excavation History House (1951), excavation left open for one month to vent cas
Visible Wastes None reported or observed but likely present
Odour None reported or observed but likely present during excavation in 1951
Water Pollution None reported or observed
5. Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Bay of Quinte (Lake Ontario)
Proximity Borders south edge of site
Use Recreational, industrial, water supply
Groundwater, Proximity Level of Lake Ontario
Use Not used
Proximity of Existing Wells None reported in area
Site Investigations None reported
6. Comments/Remarks: The water supply intake is not near the site. Chemical plant
(wood alcohol and by-products) on adjacent property in 1898 (due south of qashouse
The outline of the former gas holding tank is visible. Hole from tank filled in
1949.
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas: No known disposal areas.
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Site Location:
City Dundas
Street Address 43 Cootes Drive, east side of
MOE Region West Central
MOE District Hamilton
Thorpe St. and south of King St. E.
NTS Map Sheet 30 M/5
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Site Identification:
Name Dundas Gas Works
See attached sheet
Type of Facility Coal gasification
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Dundas Gas Light Co. (1863-1909)
3. Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Small, 0.2 hectares
Present Land Use
Antenna manufacturing
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Present Occupant(s) Union Gas Co. , Colben Industries
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N-residential, E-Alpha Commercial Properti
Ltd., S-Canadian Tire, W-residential
Underground Utilities Sanitary sewer and water-main along East St. and Cootes Dr.
storm sewer on Cootes Dr. and sanitary sewer on Thorpe St.
Soil Conditions Fill assumed
Site Access Uncontrolled access
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1875 - Page and Smith, Illustrated Historical Atlas of the County of
Wentworth, Ontario, Toronto: Page and SMith, 1875, p. 43 (Public
Archives Canada, G 1148)
1880 - Fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada, NMC 51400), Sheet 5
1924 - Revisions of 1905 fire insurance plan (Regional Collection,
University of Western Ontari), Sheets 1 and key.
1951 - Fire insurance plan (Public Archives of Canada, NMC 9407),
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Evidence of Buried Wastes:
Operating Period 1863 - 1909 (46 years)
Excavation History 1.8 m x 1.8 m x 1.8 m brick enclosure, fill of cinders ecountered
on adjacent property, 45-49 Cootes Dr. (summer 1986). No excavation has occurred
on-site. The original building and chimney still stand
Visible Wastes No tar reported or observed, some cinders and ash found
Odour None reported or observed
Water Pollution None reported or observed
5 . Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Spencer Creek
Proximity 100 m south
Use Recreational
Groundwater, Proximity Unknown
Use No groundwater use in area
Proximity of Existing Wells No wells in area
Site Investigations None reported
6 . Comments/Remarks: Original building and chimney still stand. The original
building does not have a basement
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas: Cinders and ashes excavated in lq87 were disposed on
property on Sulphur Springs Road, Dundas
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Fact Sheet for Survey of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites
Site Location:
City Guelph
Street Address 118-124 Fountain St. N.W. corner
of Foundain and Wvndham Sts.
MOE Region West Central
MOE District Cambridge
NTS Map Sheet 40 P/9
Historical Maps Available
Site Identification:
Name Guelph Gas Works
See attached sheet
Type of Facility Coal gasification and carburetted water gas
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Guelph Gas Co. (1871-1892), Guelph Gas
and Electric Light Co. (1893-1903), Board of Light and Heat Commissioners
(1903-1957
3. Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Large, 1 hectare
Present Land Use
Commerical office and parking
Planned Land Use
Possible redevelopment
Present Occupant(s) Union Gas Co. office, City of Guelph parking
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N3£-institutional, S-Commercial &
residential, W-residential
Underground Utilities Storm and santiary sewers along Wvndham St., Fountain St..
Gordon St. and Surrey St. Gas line and watermain along Surrey St. and storm sewi
coming from old plant site
Soil Conditions Sand fill mostly paved over
Site Access Union Gas - controlled access, City property - uncontrolled acces;
A. Evidence of Buried Hastes:
Operating Period 1871 - 1937 (86 years)
Excavation History Union Gas building (date unknown), fence posts were recent
installed around the site ______^_
Visible Wastes During construction of fence, tar was discovered in the sand
1 m of surface
Odour None reported or observed
Water Pollution None reported or observed
Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Speed River
Proximity 200 m southeast
Use Recreational, water supply
Groundwater, Proximity Some local wells in area unlikely used
Use Water supply from municipal well
Proximity of Existing Wells Municipal, well is 1 km away
Site Investigations Presently underway by a consultant
6. Comments /Remarks: Drinking water supply is surface water augmented bv munii
wells
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas: No information on off-site disposal areas. See
sheet map for City of Guelph sanitary landfill sites
Historical Haps Available
1873 - Bird's eye view (Public Archives Canada NMC 3844), blow up
1911 - Revision of 1897 fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada,
NMC 9463 19/34)
1929 - Revision of 1922 fire insurance plan (Regional Collection,
University of Western Ontario), Sheet 19
1960 - Fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada, NMC 23296, 19/78)
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1. Site Location:
City Hamilton Street Address Burlington-Industrial-Depew
Street area
MOE Region West Central
MOE District Hamilton NTS Map Sheet 30 M/5
Historical Maps Available 1941 fire insurance plan (Regional Collection,
University of Western Ontario, Sheet 301); 1942 plan of property required at
Hamilton Ontario, by Dominion of Canada, Depot of Munitions and Supply (Hamilton
Wentworth Regional Land Registry Office)
2. Site Identification:
Name Hamilton By-Product Coke Ovens
Type of Facility Coke oven gasification
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation United Gas and Fuel Co. of Hamilton
(hamilton By-Product Coke Ovens Ltd., 1924-1958)
3. Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Large 7-8 hectare
Present Land Use Heavv industrial
Planned Land Use As is
Present Occupant(s) Steel Company of Canada Ltd., Proctor and Gamble Inc.
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties Heavy industrial
Underground Utilities Storm, combined and sanitary sewers along Burlington
Street; storm sewer along Industrial
Soil Conditions Fill overlying clays and silts
Site Access Controlled
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Operating Period 1924-1958, 34 years
Excavation History 0»6 m soil removed from Proctor and Gamble property as part of
coke oven dismantling in 1947
Visible Wastes Yes, but none that can be solely attributed to operation of gas
plant
Odour Yes, but none that can be solely attributed to operation of gas plant
Water Pollution Yes, but none that can be solely attributed to operation of gas
plant
5. Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Hamilton Harbour
Proximity Adjacent to plant site
Use Industrial
Groundwater, Proximity High water table
Use None
Proximity of Existing Wells None
Site Investigations 1959 soil borings for construction of Proctor and Gamble
warehouse
6. Comments/Remarks: A heavy industrial area, the adjacent surface water bog\
(Hamilton Harbour) is heavily contaminated with hydrocarbons. Impossible to
distinguish gas plant wastes from other industrial wastes disposed in the area of
the site
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas: Uncertain, likely adjacent Hamilton Harbour
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Fact Sheet for Survey of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites
Site Location:
City Kitchener Street Address West & East sides of Gaukel,
Joseph and Charles Streets
MOE Region West Central
MOE District Cambridge NTS Map Sheet 40 P/8
Historical Maps Available 1904 - fire insurance plan (Regional Collection,
University of Western Ontario), sheet 2 and key; 1947 - revision of 1908 fire
insurance plan (Public Archives Canada, NMC 9306, 2/54)
2. Site Identification:
Name Kitchener Gas Works
Type of Facility Coal gasification (1882-1944), carburetted water gas (1944-1958)
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Berlin Gas Co. (1882-1912); Berlin Light
and Heat Commission (1912-1920), Kitchener Light and Heat Commission (1920-1924)
Public Utilities Commission of Kitchener (1924-1958)
3. Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Large, 0.9 hectares
Present Land Use Pgst office and parking (corner of Gaukel and Charles
Streets), Bus Terminal and parking
Planned Land Use Bus Transit Mall planned fgr Bus Depot
Present Occupant (s) Gray Coach Bus Lines Ltd., Canadian Postal Corporation
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N-qas station and furniture store. E-small
commercial building, S-resident ial and parkland, W-King St. Shopping Centre
Underground Utilities Sanitary and storm sewers, water and gas mains. Bell Canada
Lines and Hydro Lines along Gaukel, Joseph and Charles Streets
Soil Conditions 2-3 m of fill on top nf permeable material (previously swamp ^
hydraulically connected to Victora Park Lake
Site Access Uncontrolled access
4. Evidence of Buried Wastes:
Operating Period 1882-1958
Excavation History Post Office (1962), Bell Canada Services Lines and Manhole
Visible Wastes Tar encountered during excavation for Post Office (1962), soil
investigation frequently encountered tar (1986)
Odour None reported or very likely during excavatign fgr Pgst Office
Water Pollution Bell Canada manhole filled with water and tar (1986)
Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Victoria Park Lake
Proximity 1 km south
Use Recreational
Groundwater, Proximity High water table
Use None reported
Proximity of Existing Wells None reported
Site Investigations Several boreholes have been completed as part of site
assessment for coal tar contamination
6. Comments/Remarks: Water table in area flucuates with the water level in
Victoria Park
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas: Material is known to have been dumped beside the
railway near Hogg Fuel and Supply Ltd., Lot 3. Part
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1. Site Location:
City Kingston Street Address Bounding blocks, Place D'Arme;
Ontario, King and Queen Streets
MOE Region Southeastern
MOE District Kingston NTS Map Sheet 31 C/2
Historical Maps Available see attached sheet
Site Identification:
Name Kingston Gas Works
Type of Facility Coal gasification (1848-1925^ carburetted water cas '1925-195
propane gas (1950-1957)
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation City of Kingston Gas Light Co. (1846-189
Kingston Light, Heat and Power Co. (1891-1913), Kingston Public Utilies Commiss
(1913-1958)
3 . Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Large 1 .6 ha
Present Land Use Commercial and institutional, some residential
Planned Land Use As is
Present Occupant(s) Public Utilities Commission, bus garage, office, parking
lot, Kingston Hydro substation, Retail stores, Police Station parking parage
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N-industrial . E-Police Station - commer:
5-parking lot, W-commercial, parking lot
Underground Utilities Gas mains, watermain, old sewer along King Street. Parrs
Street, Place D'Armes and Ontario Street, interception sewer j!im\- f'i't.irio Strt
Soil Conditions Unknown fill assumed
Site Access Uncontrolled access
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Evidence of Buried Hastes:
Operating Period 1848-1957, 109 years
Excavation History Police station, underqound garages (1971), no wastes encounte
King Street sewer excavation (1986), tar excavated
Visible Wastes 60 m£ of tar contaminated soil and rock removed from King Street
sewer excavation north of Place D'Armes Street
Odour None reported or observed
Water Pollution None reported or observed
Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Lake Ontario - Great Cataragui River
Proximity 150 m northeast
Use Recreation
Groundwater, Proximity Unknown
Use None reported
Proximity of Existing Wells None reported
Site Investigations None reported
6 . Comments/Remarks: 60 m-^of tar contaminated fill excavated and removed durir
sewer reconstruction, north of Place D'Armes; disposition of waste unknown
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas: Spent oxide wastes likely disposed on west side of Gi
Cataragui River between the corner of Wellington Street and Bay Street, and the
corner of Montreal and Railway Streets. Some tar disposal likely north of Plact
D'Armes Street
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1865 - fortification survey (Public Archives Canada, NMC 21076, 2/2);
1875 - bird's eye view (Public Archives Canada, NMC 22439) blow up;
1908 - fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada)
1911 - revision of 1908 fire insurance plans (Public Archives Canada,
NMC 10707, 5/49 main site; 22/49 auxiliary gas holder)
1924 - fire insurance plan (Kingston Public Utilities Commission)
1928 - block plan of land and buildings owned by Commission (Kingston Public
Utilities Commission
1948 - block plan of gas holder property (Kingston Public Utilities Commission)
1963 - fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada)
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Site Location:
City Inqersoll Street Address 83 Avonlea St.
end of Avonlea St. at railway tracks
MOE Region Southwestern
MOE District London NTS Map Sheet 40 P/2
Historical Maps Available See attached sheet
2. Site Identification:
Name Inaersoll Gas Works
Type of Facility Coal gasification
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Inqersoll Gas Light Co. (1876-1913)
3. Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Small, 0.2 hectares
Present Land Use Storage area and business office
Planned Land Use As is
Present Occupant(s) Daves Plumbing and Heating
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N-vacant lot, E-vacant lot. IGA, Liquor
Store, Brewers Retail and Tim Horton Donuts, S-single and multiple residences.
W-vacant lot
Underground Utilities Storm and sanitary sewers along Avonlea Street
Soil Conditions Fill assumed
Site Access Controlled access
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1875 - Bird's eye view (Public Archives Canada, NMC 22392), blow up
1904 - Revision of 1885 fire insurance plan (Regional Collection, University
Western Ontario), key.
1913 - Fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada, NMC 11965, 1/21, 2/21)
1932 - Revision of 1913 fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada, NMC 9485
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4. Evidence of Buried Wastes:
Operating Period 1876-1915 (39 years)
Excavation History None reported, no basements in area
Visible Wastes None reported or observed
Odour Strong odour reported from underground pipe in one of the original gas
plant buildings
Water Pollution None reported or observed
5. Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Thames River
Proximity 100 m northwest
Use Recreational, industrial
Groundwater, Proximity Unknown
Use Water supply, 5 wells
Proximity of Existing Wells Approximately 500 m away. The wells are 120 m deep
drawing water from limestone in the Detroit River Group
Site Investigations None reported
6. Comments/Remarks: Small site
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas: No information on off-site disposal areas
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Fact Sheet for Survey of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites
1 . Site Location:
City Hamilton Street Address North A South of Mulberry St.
between Bay North and Park North St.
MOE Region West Central
MOF. District Hamilton NTS Map Sheet 30 M/5
Historical Maps Available: 1878 fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada, NMC
16617), sheet 7; 1927 fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada) Vol. 1, 118;
1933 revision of 1927 fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada), Vol. 1, 118
stripped material; 1947 revision of 1927 fire insurance plan (Public Archives Can)
118 of 173; 196A fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada) sheet 118
2. Site Identification:
Name Hamilton, Mulberry St. Gas Works
Type of Facility Retort coal gasification
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Hamilton Gas Light Co. (1850-1913);
United Gas and Fuel Co. of Hamilton (1913-1925)
3. Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Large 1-2 hectare
Present Land Use Public institutional (Separate School Board^: commercial
light industrial (scrap yard)
Planned Land Use As is
Present Occupant(s) Bell Canada garage and storage area; Canadian Iron „\ Metal
Co. scrap yard; Hamilton Wentworth Separate School Board
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N-residences, parking lot. F-residences ,
commercial, S-light industrial, commercial, W-residences
Underground Utilities Combined sewers along Mulberry St, Bav North A Park N. Sts
Soil Conditions Unknown, fill assumed __
Site Access Controlled access by fencing around Bell Canada. Seporatr School
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Operating Period 1850? - 1905? about 75 years
Excavation History Bell Canada building with basement constructed in 1948, no
wastes reported
Visible Wastes None reported or observed
Odour None reported or observed
Water Pollution None reported or observed
5 . Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Burlinaton Bav (Lake Ontario)
Proximity 600 m north
Use Industrial
Groundwater, Proximity Unknown
Use None reported
Proximity of Existing Wells None reported
Site Investigations Unknown
6 . Comments/Remarks:
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas:
Tars likely sold to Currie Products Ltd. located one block west at Mulberr\ '
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Fact Sheet for Survey of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites
1. Site Location:
City Listowel Street Address 46 Elma Street West between
Livingstone Avenue East and Maitland River
MOE Region Southwestern
MOE District London NTS Map Sheet 40 P/15 & P/10
Historical Maps Available 1913 fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada,
NMC 9523, (1/4, 2/4, 3/4); Undetermined stage post 1913 - fire insurance plan
(Regional Collection, University of Western Ontario), Sheet 2 4 3; 1937 - fire
insurance plan (Regional Collection, University of Western Ontario), Sheet 3
2. Site Identification:
Name Listowel Gas Works
Type of Facility Retort coal gasification
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Listowel Gas & Electric Light Co.
(1891 - 1915)
3 . Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Small, 0.2 hectare
Present Land Use Furniture factory (industrial manufacturing), Bonsma pools
(commercial)
Planned Land Use As is
Present Occupant (s) Andrew Malcolm Furniture Ltd.
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N-lumber yard, E-lumber storage 4 river,
S-Morris Oil, W-assumed residential
Underground Utilities Storm sewers and watermain on Elma Street
Soil Conditions Unknown, fill assumed
Site Access Semi -controlled, limited access due to industrial area
4. Evidence of Buried Wastes:
Operating Period 1891 - 1915, 24 years
Excavation History Demolition of gas works (date unknown)
Visible Wastes None reported or observed
Odour None reported or observed
Water Pollution None reported or observed
Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Maitland River
Proximity 80 m southeast
Use Recreational
Groundwater, Proximity 3 wells for water supply at Wallace and Elizabeth Streets
Use Drinking water
Proximity of Existing Wells Wallace and Elizabeth Street (water supply)
Site Investigations none reported in area
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1. Site Location:
City London Street Address Ridout Street area bounded by
Thames, Horton, Simcoe, Bathurst and Ridout Sts.
MOE Region Southwestern
MOE District London NTS Map Sheet 40 1/14
Historical Maps Available See attached sheet
2. Site Identification:
Name London Gas Works
Type of Facility Retort coal gasification
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation London Gas Co. (1853-1864), City Gas Co.
of London (1864-1931), Union Gas Co. (1931-1939)
3. Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Large, 2 hectares
Present Land Use Vacant lot (temporary parking) gas holding tank east side
Ridout is vacant (zoned commercial, industrial and residential)
Planned Land Use Residential and commercial development
Present Occupant(s) City of London (vacant), Ault Foods c/o Silverwood Dairies
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N-commercial, E-Labatts. S-Thames River and
park, W-residential
Underground Utilities Storm and sanitary sewers along Talbot, Bathurst. Horton
Ridout and Thames Streets, storm sewer from the corner of Ridout Street to the
Thames River
Soil Conditions Fill and alluvial material over till
Site Access Uncontrolled access
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Maps: all located in Regional Collection, University of Western Ontario
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1915 - revisions of 1912 fire insurance plan, sheet 6, 54
1929 - revisions of 1912 fire insurance plan, sheet 6, 54
1940 - revisions of 1912 fire insurance plan, sheet 6 (12), 54
1949 - fire insurance plan, sheets 38, 39 (40)
1958 - fire insurance plan, sheets 48 (49), 243
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Operating Period 1853 - 1939
Excavation History Sewer and bridge construction (presently occurrin), Public
Utilities Commission building (1985), Horton Street Extension (1983)
Visible Wastes Oil and tar were observed in all the above excavations
Odour No reports but most likely present during excavations
Water Pollution PAHs confirmed in the Thames River (1987) and in water sampled from
the PUC excavation (1985)
Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Thames River
Proximity Borders south and southwest edge of site
Use Recreational, industrial
Groundwater, Proximity 2-3 m below ground surface
Use Not used ^
Proximity of Existing Wells None reported in area
Site Investigations Investigations all encountered tar in (1983, 1985, present'1
Coaments/Remarks: Significant off-site occurrences of tarrv material indicates
off-site migration of wastes. Thames river occurrence of tar is likelv disposal
area
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas: No confirmed off-site disposal areas
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1. Site Location:
City Napanee Street Address 96 Water Street, bounded by
West, Water, Robert Streets Napanee River
MOE Region Southeastern
MOE District Kingston NTS Map Sheet 31 C/2
Historical Maps Available 1879 - Briggs map, "Napanee" Public Archives Canada
NMC 20845) ; 1917 - revision of 1904 fire insurance plan (Regional Collection, Univ
of Western Ontario), Sheet 6; 1931 fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada,
NMC 9570 7/13)
2. Site Identification:
Name Napanee Gas Works
Type of Facility Coal gasification with some petroleum gasification until 19C0
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Napanee Water-Electric Co. (1880-1911) :
Seymour Power & Electric Co. (1911-1916); Hydro-Electric Commission (1916-1931)
3 . Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Small, 0.45 hectares
Present Land Use Orange Lodge Hall (public), Queen Elizabeth Senior Citizens
Home (residential); Marina (commercial, recreational); parking (public^
Planned Land Use as is, river bank stabilization plan proposed for 1987
Present Occupant (s) Orange Lodge Hall; Welding Shop; Queen Elizabeth Senior
Citizens Home; Marina
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N - assumed residential; E - park land;
5 - park land; W - residential ^
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Soil Conditions Unknown, fill assumed
Site Access Uncontrolled
Evidence of Buried Wastes:
Operating Period 1880 - August 31, 1921; 41 years
Excavation History Welding shop built on site (time unknown); senior citizens bldo.
built on slab foundation (time unknown); 2 buildings demolished by town (recently)
Visible Wastes None reported or observed
Odour None reported or observed
Water Pollution None reported or observed
5. Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Napanee R iver
Proximity Borders the southern edge of site
Use Recreational
Groundwater, Proximity Unknown
Use Groundwater not likely used, water supply from Lake Ontario
16 km south.
Proximity of Existing Wells There are historical wells in the area, but none withir
1 mile of the site are currently in use.
Site Investigations None reported
6 . Coaments/Retnarfcs: River bank stabilization plan proposed for 1987 is of concern
for this site
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas:
Possible off-site disposal on adjacent property near Napanee River and the
Centre St. Bridge
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1. Site Location:
City Oshawa Street Address Northwest corner of Centre &
Bond Streets
MOE Region Central
MOE District York-Durham NTS Map Sheet 30M/15
Historical Maps Available No plant maps available
2. Site Identification:
Name Oshawa Gas Works (Bond St.)
Type of Facility Coal gasification
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Oshawa Gas Co. (1903-1905), Private
(1905-1908), City Gas Co. (1908-1916), Hydro Electric Power Commission of Ont,
(1916-1928)
3. Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Uncertain (assumed small)
Present Land Use Commercial
Planned Land Use As is
Present Occupant(s) Durham Towers (8 storey office building); automotive
transmission shop
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N, E, 5, W - commercial
Underground Utilities watermain; storm and sanitary sewers along Bond 4 Church
Streets
Soil Conditions Fill over till over sand over till over limestone
Site Access Uncontrolled
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Operating Period Before 1903 - before 1928, about 20 years
Excavation History Installation of storm sewer along Bond St. (1973), construction
of Durham Towers Office building (1976) and transmission shop (1971); all with no
wastes reported; excavation (1987) south of Bond St., and site - no wastes observed
Visible Wastes None reported or observed
Odour None reported or observed
Water Pollution None reported or observed
Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Oshawa Creek and Lake Ontario
Pro x imi t y 200 m west and 3.7 km south respectively
Use Recreation
Groundwater, Proximity 3-4 m below ground surface
Use Not likely used, water supply from Lake Ontario
Proximity of Existing Wells None in impacted area
Site Investigations 1971 site inspection during foundation placement for trans-
mission shop, 1976 soil borings for office tower
6. Comments/Remarks: Little information exists for this site. Plants existence
confirmed in 1903 mortgage information
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas:
No information available
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Site Location:
City Oshawa Street Address 80 Emma Street at CN Railway
Line (old Prospect Street)
MOE Region Central
MOE District York-Durham NTS Map Sheet 30 M/15
Historical Maps Available 1921 Fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada,
NMC 9603, 9/16); 1966 Fire insurance map (Public Archives Canada) Sheet 3B
2. Site Identification:
Name Oshawa Gas Works (Emma Street)
Type of Facility Coal gasification (1901-1950), propane (1950-1954)
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Oshawa Gas Company (1901-1916', Hydro-
Electric Power Commission of Ontario (1916-1927), The City of Oshawa and the
Oshawa Public Utilities Commission (1927-1930), Ontario Shore Gas Company Ltd.
(1927-1930)
3. Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Medium, 0.6 hectares
Present Land Use Consumers Gas Company (commercial"
Planned Land Use As is
Present Occupant(s) Consumers Gas Company
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N-CN Railway storage yard, E-restaurant .
vacant land, S-Fuel storage and residential, W-residential vacant land
Underground Utilities Storm and sanitary sewers, and watermain along Emma Street
and Albert Street. Storm sewers running parallel to railway east of site.
Soil Conditions Fill assumed
Site Access Controlled by fence around Consumers Gas propert)
4. Evidence of Buried Wastes:
Operating Period 1901-1954, 53 years
Excavation History Building construction (1960-1971), no details available
Visible Wastes None observed, but waste is reported to be in ground over gasometer
site (by former employee)
Odour None reported or observed. Consumers Gas completed air monitoring in
building - results indicate no problem
Water Pollution None reported
5. Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Oshawa Creek, Lake Ontario
Proximity 0.7 km west and 3 km south, respectively
Use Oshawa Creek - recreational
Groundwater, Proximity Unknown
Use Probably not used due to surface water supply
Proximity of Existing Wells None reported in study area
Site Investigations None reported
6. Comments/Remarks: Second site in Oshawa located at Bond and Centre Streets, Air
Monitoring conducted by Consumers Gas within their buildings at site, showed less
than detection limit levels of total hydrocarbon and aromatic vapours.
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas: No information on off-site disposal areas. Some
material is believed to still be on-site.
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Site Location:
City Ottawa Street Address SW corner York and King Edward
MOE Region Southeastern
MOE District Ottawa NTS Map Sheet 31 G/5
Historical Maps Available: 1878 Fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada, NMC
10731, 18/49); 1888 Fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada, NMC 11921, 18/188}
1912 Fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada, NMC 9882, 18/92); 1922 Fire
insurance plan (Public Archives Canada, NMC 10838, 18/93)
2. Site Identification:
Name Ottawa, King Edward Gas Works
Type of Facility Retort Coal Gasification
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Bytown Consumers Gas Co. (1834-1865)
Ottawa Gas Co. (1865-1915)
3. Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Medium 1.1 hectare
Present Land Use Public institutional
Planned Land Use As is
Present Occupant(s) Public Works Canada, Federal Government Office Cuildinc
and parking lot
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N-residences, commercial, E-child care
centre, 5-parking lot, W-parking lot, residences
Underground Utilities Concrete and brick sewers, watermain, gas main ana tele-
phone lines along York and King Edward Sts; combined sewer along George St; storm
and sanitary sewers along Cumberland St.
Soil Conditions Fill (0-3 m) overlying grey silt and clay (2-o m) overlung till
Site Access Uncontrolled access
Evidence of Buried Wastes:
Operating Period 1854-1915? About 61 years
Excavation History Excavation for Bank of Canada Building (1940's) Redevelopment,
Extension by Department of Public Works Canada (1986)
Visible Wastes Black tar observed during excavation of parts of basement; "black
odourous substance" reported from 1986 soil borings on site; pure tar in basement
sumps at federal building
Odour: Minor odours observed in basement during excavation; Air monitoring studies
Health & Welfare Canada within Federal Bldg and Child Care Centre results negative.
Water Pollution Oily contaminated water observed in basement during excavation, PAH
in groundwater and sump water samples.
5 . Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Ottawa River and Rideau River
Proximity North ) 1 km
Use Recreation
Groundwater, Proximity Unknown
Use None reported
Proximity of Existing Wells None reported
Site Investigations 1985 soil borings for Public Works Redevelopment A Extension
1986 soil borings for tar contamination assessment
6. Comments /Remarks: Site assessment for tar contamination underway. On site
augering program complete. "Black odourous substance" noted in majority of bore-
holes drilled. Samples of soil and water showed PAH characteristic of coal tar,
groundwater samples and sump water samples with PAH, pure tar in basement sump
of federal building
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas:
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1. Site Location:
City Ottawa Street Address 175 Lees Avenue
MOE Region Southeastern
MOE District Ottawa NTS Map Sheet 31 G/5
Historical Maps Available See attached sheet
Site Identification:
Name Ottawa Lees Avenue Gas Works
Type of Facility Retort coal gasification, later carburetted water gas
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Ottawa Gas Co. (1920? - 1939)
Ottawa Heat Light and Power (1939-1950), Interprovincial Utilities (1950-1956'
Consumers Gas Co- (1957)
Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Large 3 hectare
Present Land Use Bus transitway station (public use), high-rise apartment
building (residential), gas metering station
Planned Land Use High-rise development planned for 169 Lees Avenue
Present Occupant(s) RMOC - Lees Avenue Transitway Station, R. Vocisano: in
trust, Consumers Gas Co.
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N-Hiqhway 417, E-Aloonquin College, 5-Hjgh-
rise apartments, Dept. of National Defense Armouries, W-Highwav 417 on-off" ramps
Underground Utilities Storm and sanitary sewers, watermain, telephone and gas
mains along Lees Avenue; Storm sewer network for transitway station, storm sewer
from transitway pumping station to Rideau River
Soil Conditions Fill (0-8 m), alluvium Q-8 m), till overlying shale bedrock
Site Access Uncontrolled access
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1920 - Ottawa Gas Co. plan of works (Ottawa Gas)
1922 - fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada, NMC 10837,
key and sheet 259/263)
1940 - Ottawa Gas Company, Gas Works Lees Avenue, General plant layout
(Ottawa Gas)
1956 - fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada, NMC, Ottawa Vol. 2, 234-4)
4. Evidence of Buried Wastes:
Operating Period 1920? - 1957, about 37 years
Excavation History Queenswav Highway Construction (1965); Bus transitwav constructior
(1981-83), 169 Lees Avenue apartments (1985); installation of tar collector system
on transitwav property (1986) __
Visible Wastes Observed during transitway construction, within transitwav pumping
station, during excavation for site remediation
Odour Observed in transitway station, transitway property, on Rideau River,
on 169 Lees Avenue property
Water Pollution Estimated 40 m^ tar on bottom of Rideau River, oil slick on
Rideau River observed in April - May 1986
5. Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Rideau River
Proximity 150 m southeast
Use Recreational
Groundwater, Proximity 2-7 m below ground surface
Use None reported
Proximity of Existing Wells None reported in impacted area
Site Investigations Site investigations undertaken and ongoing on behalf of RMOC
and MOE
6. Comnents/Remarks: Clean-up of transitway property and Rideau River ongoing,
investigations continuing
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas: Ash and cinder likely disposed on former dump site that
is now Algonquin College, and south of Lees Avenue at 180 and 1°U Lees Avenue, some
tar and spent oxide wastes likely disposed south of L ees Avenue
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1. Site Location:
City Owen Sound Street Address 1141-1145 First Avenue East
rear abuts 2nd Avenue East
MOE Region Southwestern
MOE District Owen Sound NTS Map Sheet 41 A/10
Historical Maps Available 1923 - fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada, NMC
9609, Sheet 20); 1931 - revision of 1923 fire insurance plan (Public Archives
Canada, NMC 9610, Sheet 20); 1946 - Revision of 1923 (Public Archives Canada, NMC
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2. Site Identifications
Name Owen Sound Gas Works ___^
Type of Facility Retort Coal Gasification , later coke oven gas
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Owen Sound Gas Light and Fuel Co. (1888-
1892), Owen Sound Gas Light Co. (1892), Owen Sound Gas Department (1912-15), Public
Utilities Commission of Owen Sound (1915-1947)
3 . Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Medium, 0.5 hectares
Present Land Use Commercial, retail
Planned Land Use As is
Present Occupant(s) Brewers Retail Store & Liguor Control Board of Ontario
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N-industrial, E-residential, S-commercial.
W-water front
Underground Utilities Storm and sanitary sewers along First and Second Avenue
East, storm sewer into Brewers Retail from First Avenue East and watermain alone
First Avenue East
Soil Conditions Fill assumed
Site Access Uncontrolled
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Operating Period 1888-1947 (59 years)
Excavation History Minor construction of buildings (1962)
Visible Wastes None reported or observed but a former operator reported that tar
was allowed to overflow onto the ground if no tankers were there to collect it
Odour None reported or observed
Water Pollution None reported or observed
Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Sydenham River (Georgian Bay)
Proximity 50 m east
Use Industrial, recreational, water supply
Groundwater, Proximity Unknown
Use None reported in area ,
Proximity of Existing Wells None reported in area
Site Investigations None reported
6. Comments/Remarks: 1923 map shows tar tank under First Avenue East
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas: No known off-site disposal areas for waste or
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Site Location:
City Peterborough Street Address N. side Simcoe Street between
Queen Street and Railway line adjacent to the
Otonabee River
MOE Region Central
MOE District Peterborough NTS Map Sheet 31 D/8
Historical Maps Available See attached sheet
Site Identification:
Name Peterborough Gas Works
Type of Facility Retort Coal Gasification, later Carburetted Water Gas and
Propane Gas ?
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Peterborough Gas Co. (1869-1890),
Peterborough Light and Power Co. (1890-1916), Hydro Electric Power Commission of
Ontario (1916-1929), Peterborough Public Utilities Commission (1929-1950s)
Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Large 1.1 hectare
Present Land Use Public use, institutional, commercial
Planned Land Use As is
Present Occupant(s) City parking lot, Provincial Courts, Electric Transformer
Station, Natural Gas Metering Station, Cycle Shop
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N-Commerical, E-Commercial (Quaker Oats'.
S-parkland, commerical (Peterborough Sguare), W-residences, commercial
Underground Utilities Storm and sanitary sewers, watermain below Simcoe Street,
storm sewers, catch basins in City parking lot
Soil Conditions Fill, silt, sand, gravel over fill
Site Access Uncontrolled access ^
4. Evidence of Buried Wastes:
Operating Period 1881-1890, 9 years
Excavation History None reported, original gas plant; buildings part of basement
of Lindsay Hydro
Visible Wastes None reported or observed
Odour None reported or observed
Water Pollution None reported or observed
Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Scuqoa River
Proximity 30 m east
Use Recreational, water supply upstrear
Groundwater, Proximity Unknown
Use None reported
Proximity of Existing Wells None reported
Site Investigations Unknown
6. Comments/Remarks: Although no site plans of gas works are available, the
outline of the gas holding tank is visible on the 1911 paste up of the 1898 map:
the former gas holding tank is located below the floor of the Linosav Hvdro Garage
Off-Site Disposal Areas: Unknown
Fact Sheet for Survey of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites
1. Site Location:
City Lindsay Street Address 66 William Street
MOE Region Central
MOE District Peterborough NTS Map Sheet 30 D/7
Historical Maps Available 1911 Revision of 1898 fire insurance plan (Public
Archives Canada, NMC 9522 4/18; 1928 fire insurance plan (Archives of Ontario),
Sheet 4; 1947 fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada, NMC 9521, 4/25)
2. Site Identification:
Name Lindsay Gas Works
Type of Facility Coal Gasification
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Consumers Gas Company of Lindsay
(1881-1890)
3. Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Small, 0.2 hectare
Present Land Use Lindsay Hydro offices, garage and parking lot
Planned Land Use As is
Present Occupant(s) The Hydro Electric Commission of the Town of Linasas
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N-commercial , E-parkland, 5cuoog River.
S-residences, W-residences, food store
Underground Utilities Storm and sanitary sewers, pressurized sanitary sewer along
William Street
Soil Conditions Unknown, fill assumed in the near surface
Site Access Controlled
Historical Haps Available
1875 - Romaine Map of Peterborough (Public Archives Canada, NMC 4306 5/9)
1875 - Bird's Eye (Public Archives Canada, NMC 43197), blow up
1899 - Plan of the Peterborough Gas Company's Property (Peterborough
Utilities Comm. )
1900 - Bird's Eye (Public Archives Canada, NMC 4984)
1915 - Fire insurance plan (Regional Collection, University of Western Ontario)
1944 - Peterborough gas plant plan, showing Oil Supply and Drainage
(Peterborough Utilities Commission)
1946 - Plan showing property at Gas Works in Northwest corner, requested by
Boorman's Beverages (Peterborough Utilities Commission)
1948 - Revision of 1929 fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada,
NMC 9627, 7/34)
1968 - Fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada, sheet 73)
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Operating Period 1869-late 195Q's approx. 80 years
Excavation History Transformer station, Peterborough Square, Simcoe Street,
Reconstruction all with no wastes reported. Court House construction 1982-83
tars encountered, 1986 watermain installation, tar encountered at bank of Otonabee
River
Visible Wastes Tars reported during 1973 and 1982 soil borings at site of parking
lot and court "house, tar in excavation for court house (1982), tar in bank of
Otonabee River (1986), tar observed base of court house stair well (1987;
Odour Tar odour in storm sewer located in City parking lot
Water Pollution Tars observed in Otonabee River, February 1986 during excavation
for installation of watermain, oil slick on river. Divers assisting watermain
installation, report swollen lips and skin rashes
5 . Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Otonabee River
Proximity 45 m east
Use Recreational
Groundwater, Proximity Water table within fill at 2 - 3 m depth
Use None reported in impact area; old well on Quaker Oats Properts
currently not in use
Proximity of Existing Wells None reported
Site Investigations 1973 soil borings for proposed gas works parking area;
1982 soil borings for proposed provincial court building
6. CofiMents/Remarks: Significant slope of land from northwest to southeast across
former gas works site to Otonabee River is likely waste migration pathwas ;
disposition of wastes removed during Court House construction unknown. Sample of \
showed PAH characteristics of coal tar
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas: Likely 150 m south of plant at foot of Charlotte Steet
adjacent to Otonabee River
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1948 Plan of Peterborough Gas Works,
(Source: Fire insurance plan, Public
Archives Canada, NMC-9627,7/34)
Fact Sheet for Survey of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites
1. Site Location:
City Port Hope Street Address 70-80 John Street, west side of
John Street between Park and Alexander Streets
MOE Region Central
MOE District Peterborough NTS Map Sheet 30 M/16
Historical Maps Available 1874 Bird's Eye View (Public Archives Canada, NMC 4986)
1904 Revision of 1901 fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada, NMC 9793)
4/18 site, 1/18 key, 1935 fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada), Sheet 22
Site Identification:
Name Port Hope Gas Works
Type of Facility Retort Coal Gasification
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Port Hope Gas Light Co. (1859-18921:
Port Hope Gas and Light Co. (1892-1916); Hydro Electric Power Commission of
Ontario (1917-1938)
Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Small 0.2 hectare
Present Land Use
Planned Land Use
Present Occupant(s)
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N-vacant - planned development, residence
E-Furniture Store, S-Alexander Street, W-residencial
Underground Utilities Storm and sanitary sewers, watermain and gas main along
John Street, Watermain and sanitary sewer along Alexander Street
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Operating Period 1859-1938, 79 years
Excavation History None reported, some foundations and walls visible (possibly
original gas plant buildings) ____
Visible Wastes None reported or observed
Odour Petroluem/coel tar-like odours from storm sewer manhole on John Street
near Alexander Street __
Water Pollution None reported or observed
Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Lake Ontario
Proximi ty 140 m southeast
Use Harbour, recreational, industrial, water supply 700 m south
Groundwater, Proximity High water table, groundwater discharges and serines in
area of site
Use None reported
Proximity of Existing Wells No wells within impacted area
Site Investigations Soil surveys nearby Eldorado Ltd. facility
6 . Comments/Remarks: Site inspection during spring when groundwater discharge is
greatest is recommended
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas: Unknown
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1904 Plan of Port Hope Gas Works, (Source:
Fire insurance plan. Public Archives Canada
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Fact Sheet for Survey of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites
1. Site Location:
City Port Stanley Street Address Carlow Road, bounded by Lake
Road, Harr Road, Carlow Road, and George Street
MOE Region Southwestern
MOE District London NTS Map Sheet 40 1/11 1976, 1:50,000
Historical Maps Available No historical maps available
2. Site Identification:
Name Port Stanley Oil Gas Works
Type of Facility Oil gasification
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Southern Ontario Gas (1920-1930?,.
Dominion Gas Company (1930-1957?), City Service Refining (1957-1958?;, Imperial
Fuels (1958-?)
3. Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Approximately 2 hectares
Present Land Use Industrial (fertilizer) (Shamrock Chemical)
Planned Land Use Industrial (proposed oil refinery)
Present Occupant(s) Shamrock Chemicals Ltd. and Ultramar Canada Ltd.
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties W&S-residential. N-vacant, E-kettle Creek
(recreational )
Underground Utilities George Street Drain runs through site
Soil Conditions Gas plant fill and debris
Site Access Uncontrolled
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A. Evidence of Buried Wastes:
Operating Period 1945-1958 (very questionable)
Excavation History George Street Drain - waste found in drain
Visible Wastes Coal tar deposits found on Shamrock Chemicals and Ultramar lands
(under MOE clean-up)
Odour Distinct odours on site
Water Pollution Seepage into Kettle Creek through George Street Municipal Grain
was detected (under clean-up)
Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Lake Erie, Kettle Creek
Proximity 0.3 km south, 60 m east, respectively
Use Recreation, industrial
Groundwater, Proximity Lake Erie
Use Water supply
Proximity of Existing Wells Unknown
Site Investigations Consultant conducting study for Shamrock Chemicals several
wells on-site. Consultant conducting study for Ultramar
6. Comments/Remarks: Wastes from old gas plant were buried in pits on-site. Waste:
disposed to the west of site - tar pits speculative
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas: Visible wastes, odours now on-site. Work and
clean-up ongoing.
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Fact Sheet for Survey of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites
1. Site Location:
City St. Catharines Street Address South of Gale Crescent; bottom of
Calvin St., beside Old Welland Canal
MOE Region West Central
MOE District Welland NTS Map Sheet 30 M/3 & 6
Historical Maps Available: 1875 - bird's eye (Public Archives Canada, NMC 22769)
blow up & full; 1916 - revision of 1913 fire insurance plan (Regional Collection,
University of Western Ontario), key and Sheet 8; 1935 - revision of 1923 fire
insurance plan (Regional Collection, University of Western Ontario), Sheet 7; 1943
- revison of 1923 fire insurance plan (Ontario Archives), Sheet 7
2. Site Identification:
Name St. Catharines Gas Works
Type of Facility Retort coal gasification
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation St. Catharines and Welland Canal Gas Licht
Co. (1853-1903), St. Catharines Gas Co. (1903-1928)
3. Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Large; 1.4 hectares
Present Land Use Parkland (recreational)
Planned Land Use As is
Present Occupant (s) St. Catharines Centennial Gardens - City of St. Catharines
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N - residential; E & 5 - park land:
W - residential and commercial
Underground Utilities Combined sewer running south along R Jordan St. and east to
Old Welland Canal
Soil Conditions Unknown, fill assumed
Site Access Uncontrolled
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Operating Period 1853 - 1928; about 65 years
Excavation History No excavation known
Visible Wastes None reported or observed
Odour None reported or observed
Water Pollution None reported or observed
5. Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Old Welland Canal
Proximity Borders south side of site
Use Dumping area for industrial effluents
Groundwater, Proximity Unknown
Use None
Proximity of Existing Wells No wells in impacted area
Site Investigations None
6. Comments/Remarks: Old Welland Canal was observed to have poor water quality
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas:
No known disposal areas
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1916 Plan of St. Catharines Gas Works,
(Source" Fire insurance plan, Regional
Collection, University of West
sheet 8)
Fact Sheet for Survey of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites
Site Location:
City St. Thomas Street Address corner of Mondamin & Gas Streets,
bounded by Gas/Mondamin/Curtis/5t. Catherine
Streets
MOE Region Southwestern
MOE District London NTS Map Sheet 40 1/14
Historical Maps Available 1877 H.R. Page & Co. Atlas, plan of St. Thomas (Public
Archives Canada); 1929 Revision of 1922 fire insurance plan (Public Archives
Canada, NMC 9682) key 1/17, site 14/17; 1943 Revision of 1922 fire insurance plan
(Regional Collection, University of Western Ontario), Sheet 5
2. Site Identification:
Name St. Thomas Gas Works
Type of Facility Retort coal gasification
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation St. Thomas Gas Co. (1877-1901), Citv of
St. Thomas Gas Dept. (1901-1930), Gas Commission of St. Thomas (1930-1933 )
3. Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Large, 1.5 hectares
Present Land Use Public Utilities Commission (public institutional—
Zevest Development Corp. (commercial)
Planned Land Use As is
Present Occupant(s) Zevest Development Corporation, Public Utilities
Commission
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N, W, A L-residential, S-commercial
Underground Utilities Hydro and Bell lines, Sanitary and storm sewers, and
watermain along St. Catherines Street, Gas and water lines and sanitar\ and storm
sewers along Mondamin Street, Sanitary sewer along Gas Street
Soil Conditions 1 to 2 _ fill overlying hard silty clay till
Site Access Uncontrolled
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Operating Period 1877-1935, 58 years
Excavation History Scott-Kains Jog Elimination Road and Sewer Construction '1969;
Visible Wastes PUC employees reported black tarry material in excavations for the
construction of the 1800 mm dia. sewer and for the excavation work done on PUC
property. "Deleterious" material removed during construction and replaced with
granular fill
Odour Odourous material encountered during drilling for road and sewer site
investigation
Water Pollution None reported or observed
5. Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Kettle Creek
Proximity 0.9 km west
Use Unknown
Groundwater, Proximity Ranges from 7.6 m below grounc surface to 2 m below crounc
surface in the ravine
Use None (drinking water source is Lake Ontario)
Proximity of Existing Wells None
Site Investigations Road and sewer soils investigation
6. Comments/Remarks:
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas:. No known off-site disposal areas. The disposal site
of the material excavated during road and sewer construction is unknown.
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Fact Sheet for Survey of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites
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Site Location:
City Sarnia
MOE Region Southwestern
MOE District Sarnia
Street Address Maxwell Street, bounded by
Maxwell, Water, and Front Streets, and Railway
tracks
NTS Map Sheet 40 J/6
Historical Maps Available See attached
Site Identification:
Name Sarnia Gas Works
Type of Facility Coal gasification, may have used natural gas after 1909
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Sarnia Consumers Gas Company (1884-1593
Sarnia Gas and Electric Light Company (1893-1909)
Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Medium, 0.5 hectares
Present Land Use
(commercial)
Hydro-electric substation and storage, grocery wholesaler
Planned Land Use
Planned sale
Present Occupant(s) Sarnia Hydro-Electric Commission and Loeb Cash and Carr?
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N&S-residential , E-retail and service
commercial, W-railway line
Underground Utilities Storm and sanitary sewer and watermain along Maxwell
Street, Water Street, and Nelson Street, sanitary sewer along Front Street
Soil Conditions 1 m of fill underlain bv clav till
Site Access Substation is controlled, wholesalers is semi-eontro '.
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Operating Period 1884-1909 or 1923, 25-39 years
Excavation History Sewer excavations adjacent to site and construction of
substation and wholesale building
Visible Wastes None reported or observed
Odour None reported or observed
Water Pollution None reported or observed
5. Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water St. Clair River
Proximity 125 m west
Use Industrial/recreational/water supply (downstream)
Groundwater, Proximity Fresh water aquifer approximately 35 m below surface
Use Water supply inland, minor industrial use
Proximity of Existing Wells Golf course well is 2 km north (used only for waterinc
golf course)
Site Investigations Storm and sanitary sewers, soil investigation along Water
Street
Comments/Remarks :
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas: No known disposal areas for plant site wastes
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1913 - Revision of 1903 fire insurance plan (Regional Collection, University of Western
Ontario), sheet 10
1923 - Fire insurance plan (Archives of Ontario) sheet 4
1929 - Revision of 1923 fire insurance plan (Regional Collection, University of Western
Ontario) , sheet 4
1958 - Fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada), sheet 26
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City of Sarnia, showing location of
former gas works.
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1913 Plan of Sarnia Gas Works, (Source:
Fire insurance plan, Regional Collection
University of Western Ontario, sheet \0]
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Plan of Great Northern Gas Co. property,
(Source: Undated map provided by Algoma
Steel Co. Ltd.)
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Fact Sheet for Survey of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites
Site Location:
City Sault Ste. Marie Street Address Goulais Avenue, bounding blocks
Bonney Street, Baseline, Pittsburg, Goulais
MOE Region Northeastern
MOE District Sault Ste. Marie NTS Map Sheet 41 K/9
Historical Maps Available Undated map provided by Algoma Steel Co. Ltd.
2. Site Identification:
Name Great Northern Gas Co. Property
Type of Facility Coal carbonization (coke ovens)
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Great Northern Gas Co. purified and
distributed gas in conjunction with production of gas by Algoma Steel Corporation
Ltd. (1925-1963)
3. Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Uncertain
Present Land Use Industrial, parking lot, gravel surface
Planned Land Use As is
Present Occupant(s) Algoma Steel Co. Ltd.
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties S, W A E industrial, N-some commercial S
residential
Underground Utilities Watermain; storm and sanitary sewers along Bonnes A Goulais
Streets; concrete storm culvert under Goulais Street immediately north of Baseline
Avenue, appears to drain areu immediately south of site, flows into E. Pa\ icnon
Creek
Soil Conditions Fill
Site Access Uncontrolled
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4. Evidence of Buried Hastes:
Operating Period 1925-1963 (38 years)
Excavation History No excavations reported; installation of watermains (1954), and
sanitary sewers (1954)
Visible Wastes None reported
Odour None reported
Water Pollution None reported
5. Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water East and West Davignon Creeks
Proximity 100 m southeast and 200 m south, respectively
Use Recreational, storm drainage
Groundwater, Proximity Unknown
Use City water supply in conjunction with Lake Superior source
(Approximately 50% potable water from deep wells)
Proximity of Existing Wells Deep wells (City water) approximately 1.5 km N . of
site. Confined bedrock aguifer.
Site Investigations None reported
6. Comments/Remarks: Limited information. Gas production by Alqoma Steel, gas
purification and distribution by Great Northern Gas Co. Site characteristics are f<
Great North Gas Co. property.
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas: No information on off-site disposal areas. Coal tar
would have been produced Hnd sold as a by-product or burned by Alqoma Steel.
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Fact Sheet for Survey of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites
Site Location:
City Simcoe Street Address Southeast corner Pond and
Water Streets
MOE Region West Central
MOE District Hamilton NTS Map Sheet 40 1/16
Historical Maps Available 1906 gas main map (part of lease agreement between
Simcoe Gas and Water Co. Ltd. and the Dominion National Gas Co. Ltd. )
2. Site Identification:
Name Simcoe Gas Works
Type of Facility Coal gasification
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Simcoe Gas and Water Co. Ltd. (1891-1910?)
3 . Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Small
Present Land Use Institutional, public use, zoned open space
Planned Land Use As is - existing builinq protected under Ontario Heritage Act
Present Occupant (s) Town of Simcoe Information Centre, Senior Citizens Centre
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N-vacant, E-parkinq lot, Lvnn River.
S-Simcoe Seniors Centre, W-residences
Underground Utilities Sanitary and storm sewers along extension of Water Street
to Lynn River, storm sewers from parking lot to Lynn River, storm and sanitary
sewers and watermain along Water Street
Soil Conditions Unknown, fill assumed
Site Access Uncontrolled access
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Operating Period 1891-1910? (19 years)
Excavation History Minor excavation (1986) below Senior Citizens Centre, no waste:
observed
Visible Wastes None reported or observed
Odour Oily odour historically reported in office of Senior Citizens Centre.
Odour was pronounced enough to warrant excavation of fill below floor of office.
Open pipe discovered and filled with concrete
Water Pollution None reported or observed
5. Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Lvnn River
Proximity adjacent
Use Recreational
Groundwater, Proximity High water table
Use None in impacted area
Proximity of Existing Wells Water supply wells 3 km upstream on Lvnn River
Site Investigations Unknown
6 . Comments /Remarks: Original gas plant buildings in use today as Simcoe
Information Centre, gas holding tank likely on property of Senior Citizens Centre.
odours historically reported in Senior Citizens Centre may relate to former gas wor.
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas: Unknown
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Fact Sheet for Survey of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites
1. Site Location:
City Stratford Street Address Wellington Street, bounded by
St. Patrick, Nelson, St. David, Erie Streets
HOE Region Southwestern
MOE District London NTS Map Sheet 40 P/7
Historical Maps Available See attached
2. Site Identification:
Name Stratford Gas Works
Type of Facility Coal gasification (retort and water gas)
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Stratford Gas Company '1875-1925)
Public Utility Commission (1925-1953)
3. Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Large, 1.2 hectares
Present Land Use Public Utilities Commission service centre , public
institutional)
Planned Land Use As is
Present Occupant(s) Public Utilities Commission service centre, office anc
parking
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N,S,W-residential , E-industrial
Underground Utilities Storm sewers and watermains alonq Wellington, St. Davit
and St. Patrick Streets
Soil Conditions Unknown, fill assumed
Site Access Controlled in buildings and uncontrolled in narking area
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Operating Period 1879-1953, 74 years
Excavation History Main gas holder excavated for construction of PUC office (1955
Visible Wastes None reported or observed
Odour None reported or observed
Water Pollution None reported or observed
5. Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Victoria Lake and Avon River
Proximity 600 m north
Use Recreational
Groundwater, Proximity PUC well on site - approximately 200 ft deep with top
100 ft cased
Use Drinking water, City of Stratford
Proximity of Existing Wells On-site
Site Investigations None reported
6. Comments/Remarks: Present water supply is located on old gas plant orocert\ ano
the tar wells are likely still in ground
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas: No information available
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1913 - Revision of 1908 fire insurance map (Regional Collection, University of Western
Ontario), sheet 6 and 7
1928 - Revision of 1908 fire insurance map (Public Archives Canada, NMC 9719, key 1/33,
sheet 4/33)
1949 - Fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada, NMC 9720, sheet 21/30)
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City of Stratford, showing location
of former gas works .
Evidence of Buried Wastes:
Operating Period 1841-1954, 103 years
Excavation History Metro Toronto Library (5E corner - Parliament and Front) 1986
tars encountered, several other excavations have occurred in the area with no
reference to tar.
Visible Wastes Coal tar contamination discovered during excavations and subsequent
investigations for Metro Toronto Library site and 26 Berkeley Street site. Several
underground tanks with PAH and phenol contents discovered at 26 Berkeley site, Coal
tar observed in sub basement of Toronto Free Theatre (26 Berkeley Street;
Odour Strong tar odours in the basement of Canadian Opera Company; air sampling in
in December 1986 showed PAHs present, but reported to be stronger in summer anc
distinct throughout block.
Water Pollution Water contamination seen during excavations and investigations at
Metro Toronto Library site and at 26 Berkeley Street site. PAHs present in waters
sampled at 2b Berkeley Street.
Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Lake Ontario
Proximity 200 m south
Use Recreational, industrial
Groundwater, Proximity Less than 2.5 m below ground surface
Use None
Proximity of Existing Wells None reported in area
Site Investigations Boreholes for Toronto Harbour Commission, boreholes for City
of Toronto at Esplanade-Sherbrooke-Berkeley site area, Metro
Toronto Library site investigation il?8o,> and borings for stud\
at 26 Berkeley Street site.
Comments/Remarks: This site also includes the Princess Street site. Underground
tar and ammonia lines connect various operations on site and under Front Street to
Station b plant.
Off-Site Disposal Areas: The tar was sold to contractors and removed by barrels,
train tankers and pipelines. In 1927 some of the waste water containing light oils
and tars was discharged to Lake Onturio. Disposal site of excavated material from
Library site to Maple Landfill in keele valley.
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Historical Maps Available:
1851 - J. Stoughton Dennis, surveyor; drawn and compiled by Sandford
Fleming, Topographical Plan of the City of Toronto, 1851
(Public Archives Canada, NMC 44116), blow up
1859 - Portion of a plan of the Grand Trunk railroad (Public
Archives Canada, NMC 16924), blow up 1884 - R.L. Polk and Son,
Map of the City of Toronto,
1884 (Public Archives Canada, NMC 19808), blow up
1889 - Plan of the works of the Consumers Gas Company, DWG No. 8.23,
September, 3 maps (Consumer Gas Co. )
1909 - Fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada, NMC 31775) sheet 10
1918 - Revisions to 1909 fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada,
NMC 13996), sheets 9 and 10)
1955 - Plan of works, Station A (Consumers Gas Company, Toronto)
Plus - Many other Public Archives maps.
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1949 Plan of Stratford Gas Works, (Source:
Fire insurance plan, Public Archives Canada.
NMC-9720, 21/30)
Fact Sheet for Survey of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites
Site Location:
City Toronto
MOE Region Central
Street Address Station A, 271 Front 5treet.
area of Princess, Berkeley, Front, Parliament and
Trinity Streets
MOE District Toronto NTS Map Sheet 30 M/ll
Historical Maps Available See attached
Site Identification:
Name Toronto Station A Gas Works
Type of Facility Retort coal gasification and carburetted water gas
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Princess Avenue site (1841) bought bv
Consumers Gas Company (1844) originally operated by Toronto Gas Light ana Water
Commission, incorporated into Front Street site (1848), and closed (1835,
Consumers Gas Company "Front Street" (1848-1954)
Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Very large, 6 hectares
Present Land Use Industrial, commercial, institutional, parkinc
Planned Land Use Parts of the site are currently planned for redevelopment
Present Occupant(s) Canada Post Co. (Princess Street), Canadian Opera Co.
Greenspoon Brothers Ltd., Toronto Free Theatre, Torstar Publishers Ltd., Toronto
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Transportation Commission, Bresler Realty Ltd. (Gas Station), Rummy me ae
Investment Co., Parking Authority of Toronto, Ontario Ltd., Consumers Gas Co..
Plashkes and Zitney Ltd., Fuhiman Autobody Ltd., 5b5910, 59358o, b4083o Ontario
Ltd. (car dealership)
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N-Toronto Sun Anglican Church and
industrial and commercial, E-Old York Car Sales, CBC, Excise Warehouse. S-Hirjm
Walkers bulk storage, W-industrial, commercial. Public School Annex and Commercia.
Centre, High rise residential
Underground Utilities Storm and sanitary sewers, and gas and watermains
along all bounding blocks.
Soil Conditions Fill overlying thick sequence of ell
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1912 Revisions of 1910 fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada,
NMC 9948), Sheet 19
1918 Revisions to 1909 fire insurance plan (Public Archives Canada,
NMC 13996), Sheet 19
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Site Location:
City Toronto Street Address 28 Bathurst Street, bounding
blocks Bathurst Street/Niagara Street
Tecumseth Street/Grand Trunk Railway
MOE Region Central
MOE District Toronto NTS Map Sheet 30 M/ll
Historical Maps Available see attached sheet
2. Site Identification:
Name Toronto Station "C" Gas Works
Type of Facility Above ground storage, no production
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Consumers Gas Co. (1909-1954)
Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) 2.4 hectares
Present Land Use Industrial
Planned Land Use As is
Present Occupant(s) Toronto Refiners and Smelters Ltd.
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N-residential, E-commercial, W-commercial.
S-railway
Underground Utilities Storm & sanitary sewers, Bell Canada and Ontario H\dro
Lines, gas A water mains along Bathurst Street, Niagara Street and Tecumseh Street,
TTC services along Bathurst Street
Soil Conditions Fill (0-1 m), mud & sand or clay (.1-4 m\ shale (A m]
Site Access Controlled by a fence
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4. Evidence of Buried Wastes:
Operating Period 1909-1934 (45 years)
Excavation History Redevelopment from 1962 to present. Buildings are limited to
surface foundations
Visible Wastes 100,000 gal of waste on-site in tank (1977) and still present in
1979. Oil stained sand at depth of 2.5 m was encountered during inspection of
footings (1979)
Odour None reported or observed
Water Pollution None reported but most likely based on observation of oil in
soil
5. Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Don River, Ashbridqes Bay
Proximity 200 m west and 200 m south, respectively
Use Industrial/recreational /water supply
Groundwater, Proximity 1 to 2 m below ground surface
Use Not used
Proximity of Existing Wells None reported in area
Site Investigations Soil investigation for redevelopment ilQ62^; soil test
borings (1978), investigation into removal of up to 100,000 gallons of oil-tar
substance stored in a tank on-site (1977). Inspection of footing excavations for
Eastern and Booth Works Yard (1979)
6 . Coanents/Remarks: During plant operation the tar was bought by Dominion Tar
and Chemical, adjacent to the plant
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas: Disposal sites for excavated material and liquid tar
are not known
Fact Sheet for Survey of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites
1. Site Location:
City Toronto Street Address 415 Eastern Avenue, northeast
MOE Region Central corner of Booth Street and Eastern Avenue
MOE District Toronto NTS Map Sheet 30 M/ll
Historical Maps Available 1912 - Revisions of 1910 fire insurance plan
(Public Archives Canada, NMC 9948, Sheet 30/47); 1935 - Revisions to 1931 fire
insurance plan (Public Archives Canada, NMC 13999), Sheet 248
2. Site Identification:
Name Toronto Station B Gas Works
Type of Facility Coal Gasification
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Consumers Gas Co. (1909-1954)
3. Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Large 14 hectares
Present Land Use Public (City of Toronto Parks, Public Works, Purchasing)
Planned Land Use Some redevelopment possible
Present Occupant(s) Consumers Gas Co., Lever Brothers Ltd., Old County Coal
Lot Inc., The Corporation of the City of Toronto, Booth Avenue Hospital, Laundrs
Inc., Canadian National Railways Ltd., George Weston Ltd., Loblaws Ltd.
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N-residential, S,E ,AW-nuxture of
industrial A commercial ^
Underground Utilities Storm & sanitary sewers, Bell Canada lines, gas and water
mains along Booth St., Mill Street, A Eastern Avenue; abandoned ammonia A oas
lines along Eastern Avenue and running into site
Soil Conditions Variable depth of fill material on top of clay, silt lavers to
bedrock. Depth to bedrock varies from 10 m in the north to la m in the south
Site Access Controlled for most of site
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Fact Sheet for Survey of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites
1. Site Location:
City Waterloo Street Address Reqina Street, east side of
Regina Street bounded by William Street and
Laurel Creek
MOE Region West Central
MOE District Cambridge NTS Map Sheet 40 P/7
Historical Maps Available 1894 Bird's eye view (Public Archives Canada,
NMC 17738), blow up; 1913 Revision of 1908 fire insurance plan (Regional
Collection, University of Western Ontario), sheet 7; 1946 Revision of 1920 f-ire
insurance plan (Public Archives Canada), NMC 9761), 7/18 _^___
Site Identification:
Name Waterloo Gas Works
Type of Facility Retort coal gas and carbureted water gas
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Waterloo Gas Company (1889-1947), Public
Utilities Commission (1947-1957)
Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Medium, 0.6 hectares
Present Land Use New City Hall under construction
Planned Land Use Further development and channelization project for
Laurel Creek
Present Occupant(s) New City Hall of Waterloo
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N-CN rail lines, E-commercial . S-Public
Utilities Commission Water Works, W-resident ial and Waterloo Town Square
Underground Utilities Storm sewer along Reqina Street. Herbert Street and
William Street
Soil Conditions Fill (0-2 m), r.and/sil t,'gravel (.2-5 m) , clay and silt is m^ below
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Site Access Uncontrolled
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4. Evidence of Buried Wastes:
Operating Period 1876 to 1919 ? (43 years)
Excavation History Tar first noticed in excavation for watermain on Young Street
Visible Wastes Concrete blocks from building demolition show tar stains and residue
Odour Minor odours on-site and strong odours in sanitary sewer and in groundwater
monitoring wells installed by consultant conducting site assessment ,
Water Pollution Strong odours in wells indicate groundwater contamination, no
evidence of surface water contamination
5. Resource Characteristics: [
Surface Water Cedar Creek, Thames River
Proximity 0.75 km southwest and 2 km west, respectively
Use Industrial, recreation
Groundwater, Proximity High water table
Use Seasonal water supply
Proximity of Existing Wells Several wells make up town water supply. In town, I
wells are located 600 m north at Ingersoll Avenue & Huron Street and 900 m south at
the south end of Victoria (used very little). Out of town wells supply major source.
Wells located approx. 5 km from town supply the majority of Town water
Site Investigations Consultant retained to undertake site assessment (study onooinc'
6. Cownents/Remerks: Development in the area has been postponed until the completion
on the consultant '3 site assessment study
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas: No known off-site disposal areas. Some on-site disposal
of coal waste (klinkers) was evident from consultant's investigation. There was,
however, an old dump by the railroad trucks at the south end of" Buftcjj Street . 1 1
closed sometime around 1920 arid may have received some- waste.
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Fire insurance plan, Regional Collection,
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1876 Map produced by Walker and Miles, 1876, reproduced in Oxford and
Brant County Atlas (1975), p. 28 (University of Western Ontario)
1913 Revision of 1899 fire insurance plan (Regional Collection,
University of Western Ontario), key only.
1919 Revision to 1899 fire insurance plan (Regional Collection,
University of Western Ontario), Sheet 22.
1928 Fire insurance plan (Regional Collection, University of Western
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1949 Revision of 1913 fire insurance plan (Regional Collection,
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Pact Sheet for Survey of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites
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Site Location:
City Woodstock
MOE Region Southwestern
MOE District London
Street Address Young Street bounded by Young,
Peel, Burtch Sts. and open area
NTS Map Sheet 40 P/2 .
Historical Maps Available _ See attached sheet
Site Identification:
Name Woodstock Gas Works
Type of Facility Coal Gasification .
Qperator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Woodstock Gas Light Co. (1873-1919?)
Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Small 0.4 hectares
Present Land Use Residential, commercial
Planned Land Use Townhouse complex & proposed Main and Young Street
extensions — _
Present Occupant (s) McKerlie Automotive, Union Gas Co., Reeves Realty Co.
(developer) , ,
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N-commerical, E-residential, S-CN railway
line, W-residential (townhouses)
Underground Utilities Storm & sanitary sewers, and watermain along Young Street
sanitary sewer along proposed Main Street extension
Soil Conditions Unknown, fill assumed
Site Access Uncontrolled
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1917 - Revision of 1913 fire insurance map (Regional Collection, University of Western
Ontario) , sheet 7
1919 - Revision of 1913 fire insurance map (Regional Collection, University of Western
Ontario), sheet 7
1924 - Revision of 1920 fire insurance map (Regional Collection, University of Western
Ontario), sheet 7
1952 - Fire insurance map (Public Archives Canada), sheet 7
Evidence of Buried Wastes:
Operating Period 1871-1930, 59 years
Excavation History Some wastes removed from site likely during site demolition -
Wastes reported buried at site by resident of Windsor
Visible Wastes None
Odour Faint intermittent odour in storm manhole in parking lot
Water Pollution None reported or observed. City outlawed dumping of plant wastes
into McDouqall sewer in 1888
Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Detroit River ^
Proximity 500 m north
Use Industrial, recreational (water supply intake is 4 km upstream)
Groundwater, Proximity Unknown
Use None
Proximity of Existing Wells No known wells in area
Site Investigations None known
Comments/Remarks: Resident of Windsor indicated that some waste had been removed
from site to an unknown location and that some waste still remained on site.
1. Off-Site Disposal Areas: Unknown
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Fact Sheet for Survey of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites
1. Site Location:
City Windsor Street Address South of McDouqall Avenue
opposite to the southwesterly extension of
Brant Street
MOE Region Southwestern
MOE District Windsor NTS Map Sheet 40 3/6
Historical Maps Available See attached
2. Site Identification:
Name Windsor Gas Works
Type of Facility Retort coal gasification
Operator(s) and Period(s) of Operation Windsor Gas Company (1871-19301
3. Site Characteristics:
Size (when operated) Medium, 0.5 hectares
Present Land Use Public parking, recreation
Planned Land Use As is
Present Occupant(s) City of Windsor
Present Land Use Adjoining Properties N-City Hall, ElW-residential,
5-commercial
Underground Utilities Storm sewers in the parking lot, Storm and sanitars sewers,
and watermain along McDouqall Avenue.
Soil Conditions Fill assumed
Site Access Uncontrolled
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4. Evidence of Buried Wastes:
Operating Period 1889-1957, 68 years
Excavation History New City Hall presently under construction
Visible Wastes Observed during excavation of building footings (1986), observed
during drilling investigation (1986)
Odour Noted during site visit
Water Pollution Sheen noted on surface water (1987), history of tar in Laurel
Creek (1925), creek sediments sampled and high PAH levels found (1986)
5. Resource Characteristics:
Surface Water Laurel Creek
Proximity 10 m north
Use Recreation
Groundwater, Proximity Perched water table (3 m) near Laurel Creek and q rr.
below qround surface towards William Street
Use Water supply for City of Waterloo
Proximity of Existing Wells Less than 50 m, south across William Street
Site Investigations Site investigations both on and off-site completed V1°6T"
b. Comments/Remarks: Contamination has been identified, with some contaminated
soil and water/tar liquid removed and further remedial work underway.
7. Off-Site Disposal Areas: Laurel Creek may have received some wastes. During
plant demolition between 27,000 L and 100,000 L of liquid tar were removed and
dumped around the area now occupied by the intersection of University Avenue anc
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