Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Canadian Forces School of Search and Rescue Building Expansion (CX220601)- Canadian Forces Base Comox

May 28, 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 June 6, 2023 to:
Dave Macdonald, Project Manager
Mailing Address:  PO Box 1000 Station Main, Lazo
British Columbia, Canada, V0R 2K0
E-mail:  david.Macdonald3@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) is proposing a project. The Project involves the construction of a new two-storey addition to the existing B238 - Building where covered storage is currently located. New addition will consist of classrooms, office spaces, washrooms, storage rooms, elevator, lounges, mechanical room, and three medical rooms. The addition will be approximately 407 square meters and the total building footprint including addition will be 1578 square meters. Project is being undertaken by the Department of National Defence.