Coastal Stabilization, Hartlen Point, Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax

The Department of National Defence (DND) is proposing to implement coastal stabilization for the eroding shoreline to the southeast and northeast of the Land Based Test Facility (LBTF) project site. For the southeast shoreline, a static revetment (i.e. sloped structure) is proposed along the shoreline areas that are susceptible to wave-induced erosion. Slope flattening and vegetation on the top of the bank is also being proposed to protect the slope against runoff induced erosion from the top of the slope. For the northeast shoreline, a static elevated dike is proposed along the shoreline to protect the shoreline against wave action and coastal flooding. Construction of the proposed coastal stabilization structures is anticipated to begin Fall 2025.

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Latest update

October 23, 2026 — The Department of National Defence has issued their Notice of Determination and determined that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
2 Notice of Determination - October 23, 2026
1 Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination - January 15, 2025

Contacts

Department of National Defence
CFB Halifax, Public Affairs
PO Box 99000, Station Forces
Halifax NS B3K 5X5
Email: CFBHalifaxPublicAffairs@forces.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Hartlen Point, Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax (Nova Scotia)

  • Nature of activity

    • Building and Property Development
    • Maintenance activities (fences, walls)

  • Assessment status

    Completed

  • Start date

    2025-01-15

  • Proponent

    Department of National Defence

  • Authorities

    • Department of National Defence

  • Assessment type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference number

    89174

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