In August 2023, it was reported that there was dumping of large amounts of material on land within the Cowichan Tribes reserve on Tzouhalem Road. The unauthorized dump site is causing environmental concerns due to the presence of construction and demolition debris, soil, and other materials. Asbestos was detected. A recent report estimated the volume of waste exceeded 290,000 cubic meters and highlighted issues with leachate impacting the Cowichan River.
Waste at the dump site includes construction debris, imported soil, wood, and household garbage. It releases harmful substances like heavy metals (arsenic, lead, zinc), hydrocarbons, and volatile organic compounds. The MOE order relates to 3 lots 5544 Indian Road above the Cowichan River.
James Anthony Peter, 59, has been fingered for the illegal dumping and for the expensive task of cleaning it up. Peter is required to hire a professional to develop a site pollution prevention and remediation plan. He appeared on a list of Councillor Candidates in 2022.
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The three destroyed lots fall on Cowichan Tribes land. |
Fisheries and Oceans Canada has conducted a “formal investigation” into the dumping on the Cowichan Tribes reserve on Tzouhalem Road.
Cowichan Tribes
5760 Allenby Road
Duncan, BC V9L 5J1
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