Policy Text:
The future handling and storage of fuel is designated for the purposes of Section 57 of the Clean Water Act, 2006.
The installation of new fuel storage tanks (greater than 250 and less than 2,500 litres) partially below and below grade is prohibited where they would be significant in WHPA A.
The installation of new fuel storage tanks (greater than 2,500 litres) below or above grade is prohibited where they would be significant in WHPA A and B and IPZ 1.
The replacement of existing tanks is exempt.
Applicable Areas:
a) Fuel tanks of between 250 and 2,500 litres capacity installed partially below and completely below grade.
- WHPA A (vulnerability score of 10) - Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne and Tweed.
b) Fuel tanks larger than 2,500 litres capacity installed below or above grade
- WHPA A and B (vulnerability score of 10) - Deloro, Madoc, Peats Point, Point Anne and Tweed; and
- IPZ 1 (vulnerability score of 10) - Ameliasburgh, Picton and Point Anne.
Effective Date: When the Plan, or any plan amendment, as applicable, takes effect.