Construction of the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability, Main Operating Base (West), Alberta

The Department of National Defence (DND) is proposing a project. The Department of National Defence proposes the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability Main Operating Base West project. The goal of the project is to provide new infrastructure to support the Royal Canadian Air Force CC330 Husky fleet, replacing the current fleet of CC-150 Polaris aircraft. The CC-330 Husky will provide the RCAF with increased flexibility to fulfill a variety of air mobility missions in support of operations and training activities within Canada, its Arctic region, and around the world, including air-to-air refueling, passenger transport, aeromedical evacuation, and strategic transport of Government of Canada officials. Project activities include construction of an apron for aircraft parking; a hangar facility for operations, logistics/warehousing and maintenance; space for training, administration and vehicular parking, and potentially support infrastructure for refueling/defueling and cargo handling.

Latest update

March 23, 2026 – The public comment period on the project is closed. The Department of National Defence is considering comments received to help inform its determination on whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
1 Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination - March 3, 2026

Contacts

Department of National Defence
Jessica Sra, Project Manager
60 Moodie Dr.
Bldg 3W
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K2
Email: jessicajeet.sra@forces.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Main Operating Base (West) - Edmonton (Alberta)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Airport and Airfields
    • Building and Property Development

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2026-03-03

  • Proponent

    Department of National Defence

  • Authorities

    • Department of National Defence

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    90272

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