Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Central Heating Plant (WP62) – Condensate Pipe Replacement – Canadian Forces Base Halifax

June 9, 2025 — 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 18, 2025 to:
John Hayward, Project Manager, Real Property Operations Unit (Atlantic) Section Halifax
Mailing Address:  PO Box 99000 Station Forces
Halifax, NS, Canada, B3K 5X5
E-mail: john.hayward2@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) is proposing to carry out removal and replacement activities for corroded steam and condensate lines, including all accessories required for installation, in Steam Vault 1 ( SV1) outside of the Central Heating Plant (WP62) in Windsor Park, Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax, Nova Scotia. The proposed work will consist of the excavation, removal, and replacement of 6.1 m of both the buried 250-mm steam and 100 mm condensate piping, including all accessories required for installation. The existing 20 mm steam trap, valves, strainer, unions, and piping, as well as the condensate piping, fittings, and flanges within SV1 will also be removed and replaced with new. The proposed work is expected to take place Summer/Fall 2025.