Antenna Structure Foundation Replacement – NRS Aldergrove

Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Antenna Structure Foundation Replacement – NRS Aldergrove

July 31, 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 August 9, 2026 to:
Becky MacInnis, Environment Officer / MARPAC Formation Safety and Environment
Mailing Address:  Formation Safety and Environment, Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt, PO Box 17000 Stn Forces
Victoria, BC, Canada, V9A 7N2
E-mail:  Becky.MacInnis@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) is proposing a project. Primary work will focus on foundation replacement for existing structures due to water degradation of structural guy foundations and replacement of temporary anchorage put in place in 2023. The anchor point replacement will begin with the antenna curtains being lowered to the ground; then work will proceed with the dismantling of one tower at a time and the release of each of the three anchor points associated with that particular tower, the first frame of the tower will remain in place. The existing anchor points will be excavated, old concrete removed and new concrete foundations formed and poured. The blocks for the temporary anchor points will be disassembled and stored on site.