Canadian Patrol Submarine Project – Phase 1: Deconstruction of Existing D-Jetty and Associated Infrastructure at CFB Esquimalt

The Department of National Defence (DND) is proposing a project. The Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP) involves the development of a new submarine support and operational facility at the Colwood site at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt, British Columbia. The project is intended to provide the infrastructure necessary to sustain future submarine capability on Canada's West Coast. This submission relates to the demolition and removal of existing infrastructure and site preparation, herein referred to as Phase 1. Additional scope elements under the CPSP not covered in this submission include the construction of submarine berthing and jetty infrastructure, maintenance and logistics facilities, administrative and training buildings, utilities, roads, security infrastructure, and associated site works required to enable submarine operations, maintenance, training, and shore support functions. These will be addressed in separate phases.

Phase 1 of CPSP will include the demolition and removal of existing infrastructure at D-Jetty. This includes existing buildings, utilities, the jetty, structures, upland fill materials and associated site features, together with any ancillary works required to prepare the site for future submarine support infrastructure. A new boat ramp will also be constructed to the north of F-Jetty to replace the existing boat ramp at Yew Point, which will become inaccessible following D-Jetty demolition.

Latest update

October 26, 2026 - The authorities intend 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, the authorities are inviting public comments until November 14, 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 - October 26, 2026

Contacts

Becky MacInnis
Department of National Defence
Becky MacInnis, Environment Officer / MARPAC Formation Safety and Environment
Formation Safety and Environment, Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt
PO Box 17000 Stn Forces
Victoria BC V9A 7N2
Email: Becky.MacInnis@forces.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • CFB Esquimalt (British Columbia)

  • Nature of activity

    • Building and Property Development
    • Ports and Harbours

  • Assessment status

    In progress

  • Start date

    2026-10-26

  • Proponent

    Department of National Defence

  • Authorities

    • Department of National Defence
    • Fisheries and Oceans Canada

  • Assessment type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference number

    90856

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