A new report from a city-hired environmental consultant is extremely critical of the environmental screening done by the company proposing a controversial waste to energy plant on the waterfront.

The WSP Canada Inc. report cites inadequate risk assessments for air quality, water quality, and human health risk, alongside a host of other issues.

"There is potential for environmental impairment if the project proceeds and that a number of outstanding issues need to be addressed before a decision can be made about Environmental Approval," a report heading to city council reads.

The consultant is recommending that city council push for a "bump up" to a full and more stringent study of the proposed trash-to-gas plant.

A local environmental expert says those bump ups are rarely granted.

More to come.