Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
The Design and Construction (Modified Design Build) of the New 4 Wing Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) Area– 4 Wing Cold Lake

October 17, 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 November 5, 2025 to:
Sanskriti Singh, Project Manager
Mailing Address:  NDHQ – 101 Colonel By Dr
Ottawa, Canada, K1A 0K2
E-mail:  sanskriti.singh@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) is proposing a project. The scope of the Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) at Cold Lake includes the construction of a new, approximately 10,000 square meter facility with administrative and operations space and a hangar bay for aircraft. The QRA facility will also have an exterior fenced compound with parking, an apron, and a taxiway. Existing site services and stormwater management will be extended to tie into the new facility.