**** DND Release
Public Service Announcement
Infrastructure removal work in Eastern Passage
Members of the public are advised that four large fuel tanks will be deconstructed and removed from Department of National Defence (DND) property at 1350 Main Road in Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia, beginning the week of August 17-21 until late October 2026. Residents may notice a temporary increase in truck traffic (2-4 trucks per day) during this time as material is removed from the site.
In March 2026, DND acquired 1350 and 1356 Main Road from the former owner and operator, Valero Energy Corporation. Prior to Valero’s acquisition of the Texaco Refinery site, it operated as an oil refinery from 1964 to 1997 and later operated as a fuel and petroleum distribution and storage facility until 2017. The site has undergone remediation activities; however, some infrastructure remains from the site's previous distribution and storage activities.
As part of DND’s Land Purchase Agreement, removal of the remaining fuel tanks and smaller support structures is being coordinated through the previous owner with oversight from DND infrastructure specialists. Any inconvenience to the public is regretted.
This property was acquired to provide additional flexibility to support future Royal Canadian Navy and DND infrastructure and operational requirements in the Halifax region such as warehousing and refueling. Planning for the long-term use of the site is ongoing.
