Modification of H14 Overflow Parking Lot for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Interim Requirements- Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Uplands

The Department of National Defence (DND) is proposing a project. The purpose of this project is to modify the H14 overflow parking compound to support equipment and personnel, facilitating training and operations for Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) ahead of the completion of the permanent RPAS Ground Control Centre. Approximately one-third (4,300 m²) of the gross site area (13,000m²) will be fenced and designated as a Restricted access zone, the remaining portion will be fenced as an Operations zone.

The project will include the following components:

  • The restricted access zone will include multiple modular office buildings
  • The modular buildings will be installed on a concrete or heavy-duty asphalt pad
  • Modular reception buildings will be installed at the outer permitter of operation zone to control access/surveillance as well as the secondary access point of the restricted zone
  • Hygiene facilities will include an accessible wash-car with supporting water and sewage combo tanks, connection to water/wastewater services will not be required.
  • Exterior lighting will be installed to luminate both the buffer zone and compound
  • Power to the site will utilize an existing transformer for the H14 overflow parking lot that is anticipated to be repurposed for this project, an additional unit may be required as well as a generator to provide backup power for the restricted zone
  • Perimeter fencing

Since the project is located within the National Capital Region, the National Capital Commission (NCC) has a role under the National Capital Act, as part of the Federal Land Use, Design and Transaction Approval ( FLUDTA ) process.

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Latest update

June 23, 2025— The authorities issued their Notice of Determination and determined that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
3 Notice of Determination - June 23, 2025
2 Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination - February 25, 2025
1 Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination - January 16, 2025

Contacts

Major Brent McIntyre
Department of National Defence
Major Brent McIntyre, CF Real Property Operations Group
NDHQ - 101 Colonel By Dr
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K2
Email: brent.mcintyre@forces.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Uplands (Ontario)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Defense and Security

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2025-01-16

  • Proponent

    Department of National Defence

  • Authorities

    • Department of National Defence

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    89182

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