Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Upgrade of Main Refueling Station at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright (Alberta)

February 11, 2026 — 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 March 2, 2026 to:
Roy Simpson, Project Manager
Mailing Address:  Real Property Operations Unit (West) Detachment Wainwright
Wainwright, Alberta, T0B 1B0
E-mail:  roy.simpson@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) is proposing a project. The Department of National Defence plans to upgrade the Main Refueling Station at CFB Wainwright. The project will include demolition of existing infrastructure and replacement with new storage tanks, foundations, services and roads. Project activities are planned to begin in 2026 and may continue over several years. An interim fueling station may be established adjacent to the project site.