Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Airfield Pavement Repair/Replacement, 12 Wing Shearwater, Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax, Nova Scotia

April 22, 2021 — The Department of National Defence must decide whether the proposed project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

To help inform this decision, the Department of National Defence is inviting comments from the public on the project and its potential effects on the environment. All comments received will be considered public. For more information, individuals should consult the Privacy Notice on the Registry website.

Written comments must be submitted by May 11, 2021 to:
Joe Pottie, Project Manager, Real Property Operations Section (Halifax)
Mailing Address: Maritime Forces Atlantic, Post Office Box 99000 Station Forces
Halifax, NS, Canada, B3K 5X5
E-mail: joe.pottie@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) is proposing to carry out airfield pavement repair/replacement activities at 12 Wing Shearwater. The proposed project is expected to consist of the removal existing asphalt and concrete pavement, placement of granular materials and installation of new asphalt pavement in select locations on Ramp 1 (totalling approximately 3,025 m2). Milling and replacement of existing asphalt pavement on the FATO (approximately 2,560 m2) is also proposed. Surplus soils are not anticipated. The work is expected to take place Summer/Fall 2021.