CSPI

A deteriorated concrete box culvert conveying a tributary of the Saugeen River under Highway 21 had reached the end of its lifespan and was in need of replacement.  Concern – the tributary’s support of a diverse range of coldwater fish species.

Results from a growing network of current CSP culvert installation test sites, spread throughout every region of Canada, are intended to demonstrate how matching a particular CSP steel type and/or coating to the specific threats posed by its local environment can greatly extend its service life. Seeing is Believing is an ongoing, CSPI database initiative that measures and records performance and longevity at designated test sites.

CN Rail has cleaned up an estimated 4,000 litres of fuel spilled during a fatal passenger train derailment in Burlington.

The diesel fuel leaked out of the engine of VIA Train 92 after it derailed on Feb. 26 near Enfield Road in Burlington, crashing into an industrial building and killing three engineers.

The leaked fuel, enough to fill about 38 bathtubs, appears to have been contained in the soil near the tracks, said Jennifer Hall, spokeswoman for the provincial Ministry of the Environment.