Replacement of the septic systems at Sites 3 and 4 at the Falls Lake Cottages and Campground, Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) is proposing a project. CFMWS is proposing the replacement of aging septic systems at Sites 3 and 4 of the Falls Lake Cottages and Campground, Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax, due to the end of their service life. The project is intended to maintain reliable wastewater management infrastructure and support the continued operation of the campground facilities. The existing septic tank at Site 3 is located approximately 62 ft (18.9 m) from the water's edge, while the existing septic tanks at Site 4 are located approximately 96 ft (29.3 m) from the water's edge. The project will occur on previously developed land and will involve the replacement of the existing pump chambers at both Sites 3 and 4, while the existing septic tanks will remain in place. In addition, an extra septic chamber will be installed at Site 4 to increase system capacity. Construction activities may include excavation, installation of prefabricated components, trenching for new or existing utilities, and tie-ins to communications, water, sanitary, and electrical infrastructure, as required. Construction is anticipated to occur in late fall 2026. The project will result in an increase in wastewater system capacity through the addition and replacement of septic chambers; however, it will not involve a change in land use, campground footprint, or the overall function of the site.

Latest update

August 4, 2026 - Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services intends to make a determination regarding whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services is inviting public comments until August 23, 2026 respecting that determination.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
1 Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination - August 4, 2026

Contacts

Canadian Forces Morale & Welfare Services
Mike Almond, Senior manager
PO Box 99000 Stn Forces
Canadian Forces Base Halifax
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 5X5
Email: mike.almond@forces.gc.ca

Canadian Forces Morale & Welfare Services
Natalia Melnik, Corporate Environment Officer
Canadian Forces Morale & Welfare Services
101 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K2
Email: melnik.natalia@cfmws.com


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  • Location

    • 796 Pioneer Dr, West Hants (Nova Scotia)

  • Nature of activity

    • Waste Management

  • Assessment status

    In progress

  • Start date

    2026-08-04

  • Proponent

    Canadian Forces Morale & Welfare Services

  • Authorities

    • Department of National Defence

  • Assessment type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference number

    90682

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...within 200 kilometres
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