Gulf of Georgia Cannery, National Historic
Site:
ENTECH
assisted in the restoration and protection of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery,
National Historic Site, in Steveston, BC. The cannery was under attack
with anobiid beetles (a type of powder post beetle) and the structure was
quickly being destroyed. ENTECH was
contracted to research the problem, and devise and implement a treatment
plan.
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| Decay in the floor joists beneath the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National
Historic Site, Richmond, BC. ENTECH
Environmental Consultants ltd. (Paul Mangat photo) |
A complicating factor was
that the cannery is located above the tidal estuary of the Fraser River,
and this sensitive ecosystem had to be considered when devising treatment
options.
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| Monitoring the treatment of the flooring joists beneath the Gulf of
Georgia National Historic Site, Richmond, BC. ENTECH
Environmental Consultants ltd. (Paul Mangat photo.) |
After completion of this
multi-year project, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery is now a popular tourist
attraction and museum, and the threat of wood boring insects has been contained.
