Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Upgrade B38 Pumphouse – Canadian Forces Base Comox

November 16, 2022 — 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 December 5, 2022 to:
Marie Goulden, Wing Environment Officer
Mailing Address:  PO Box 1000 Station Main, Lazo
British Columbia, Canada, V0R 2K0
E-mail:  Marie.Goulden@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) is proposing a project. The Project will involve removal of existing asphalt in the area, construction of the new building/pumphouse systems including: fire booster pumps, domestic water pumps, diesel generators, system controls, surrounding infrastructure, as well as a basement/lowered floor to accommodate the pumps, and connection of the building to existing utilities in the surrounding area. Currently, there is no plan for demolition of the existing B38 pumphouse. This work will involve approximately 400 square meters of excavated material/soils and imported fill as required. Anticipated equipment includes excavator(s), flatbed truck, dump truck(s), crane, various vehicles, and handheld tools/equipment.