$17-million committed to clean up soil at former Victoria paint factory

Transport Canada has awarded more than $17-million to remove contaminated soil from Victoria's Laurel Point Park, the site of a former paint factory.

Liberal MP for Vancouver-Quadra, Joyce Murray, speaking on behalf of Transport Minister Mark Garneau, made the announcement Saturday.

A paint factory that existed on the site from 1906 until 1975 left contaminants in the soil, which continue to pose a threat to marine life.

About 35,000 cubic metres of contaminated soil will be removed as part of the cleanup.

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  A paint factory that existed at Laurel Point Park from 1906 until 1975 left contaminants in the soil, which continue to pose a threat to marine life. Sept. 23, 2018. (CTV Vancouver Island)