Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Temporary Relocation of G Jetty Floats at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt

November 8, 2023 — 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 17, 2023 to:
Becky MacInnis, Environment Officer / MARPAC Formation Safety and Environment
Mailing Address:  Formation Safety and Environment, Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt, PO Box 17000 Stn Forces
Victoria, BC, Canada, V9A 7N2
E-mail:  Rebecca.MacInnis@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) has proposed a project that involves relocation of the three existing G Jetty Floats at the Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt Colwood property, located on the west side of Esquimalt Harbour. The relocation of the floats is required while G Jetty undergoes structural repairs and electrical upgrades, meaning the floats could be in the temporary locations for up to two years.

The King's Harbour Master (KHM) has approved of the proposed temporary locations, and the relocation will be completed by the Port Operations and Emergency Services Branch (POESB) Auxiliary Fleet with support from the Fleet Diving Unit (Pacific) as required.