Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Cambrai Rifle Range Repair – Canadian Forces Station St. John's

October 9, 2025 — 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 October 28, 2025 to:
Rodney Normore, Lead Engineer
Mailing Address:  PO Box 6000 Stn Main
Gander, NL, Canada, A1V 1X1
E-mail:  rodney.normore@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) is proposing a project. The DND is proposing to carry out repair work and upgrades to the 600-yard range at the Cambrai Rifle Range, Canadian Forces Station (CFS) St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). The Cambrai Rifle Range is situated on land leased from the Province of NL. Planned upgrades include excavation and replacement of all bullet catchers, cleanout and off-site disposal of all sediment within the sediment trench at the toe of the 600-yard butt stop, review and addressing drainage issues between lanes 1 and 6 at the 100 to 200 m marks, reconstruction of mantlet boards, repair and re-shaping of firing points, and removal and replacement of all lane and distance markers. Proposed project activities are expected to begin and conclude in 2026.