Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Demolition of Building 598 - Canadian Forces Base Wainwright

June 30, 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 July 9, 2025 to:
Caroline Paquin, Project Manager
Mailing Address:  Real Property Operations Unit (West) Detachment Wainwright
Alberta, Canada, T0B 1B0
E-mail:  caroline.paquin@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) has proposed plans to demolish Building 598 at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright. The building is at the end of its lifespan. The total area to be demolished is 7,990 m². Demolition activities are planned for Winter 2025-26.