Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Construction of a parking lot at the Abacus Rifle Range at Farnham Garrison

July 2, 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 July 11, 2026 to:
Francois Dufresne, Road and Grounds Team Leader, Saint-Jean Detachment
Mailing Address:  PO Box 100, Stn Bureau-chef, Garrison Saint-Jean
Richelain, Quebec, J0J 1R0
E-mail:  Dufresne.F2@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) has proposed a project. The project involves expanding the parking area located near the Abacus shooting range in order to allow for the relocation of shed E204 as well as the shooting club shed. The work will be carried out manually and with the use of small-scale equipment, such as a backhoe, a ten-wheel truck, and any other light equipment required to ensure safe and efficient execution. The selected work methods are intended to minimize impacts on surrounding areas while ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.