Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Addition and Renovation of the Fire-hall (B163) - Canadian Forces Base Comox

February 24, 2023 — 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 March 16, 2023 to:
Marie Goulden, Wing Environment Officer
Mailing Address:  PO Box 1000 Station Forces, Lazo, BC, Canada, V0R 2K0
E-mail:  Marie.Goulden@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The 19 Wing Comox Firehall requires a renovation to the existing building to provide additional space and more efficient use of existing areas to better support their operations. The Project includes building expansion at the Southwest corner, dormitory renovation, renovation of the main entrance washroom, existing office space to be re-purposed as a multi-purpose shower, change, and washroom area and communications room to replace double door with exterior door. HVAC system to be upgraded. Fluorescent light tubes might be changed. Project is being undertaken by Department of National Defence, 19 Wing Comox, Real Property Operations.