Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Construction of Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) Infrastructure Facility - 14 Wing Greenwood

March 6, 2024 — 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 25, 2024 to:
Brigitte Ng, Project Manager
Mailing Address:  NDHQ - 101 Colonel By Dr
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1A 0K2
E-mail:  Brigitte.Ng@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) has determined a requirement to construct infrastructure facilities at 14 Wing Greenwood to support the new Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Defence (RPAS) capability. The facility will be used to effectively operate, train and maintain the RPAS capability in support of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Based on current design plans, the facility will include a 9,939 m² hangar and 16,000 m² exterior apron and parking lot. The site location is within the active 14 Wing Greenwood aerodrome. Proposed work will be completed within 30 m of a water body (wetland). Schooner Drive is located between the project site and the wetland.