Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Airfield Pavement Repairs - 12 Wing Shearwater

May 5, 2026 — 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 May 14, 2026 to:
Joe Pottie, Project Manager, Real Property Operations Section (Halifax)
Mailing Address: Maritime Forces Atlantic, Post Office Box 99000 Station Forces
Halifax, NS, Canada, B3K 5X5
E-mail: joe.pottie@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) is proposing a project. The Department of National Defence (DND) is proposing to carry out airfield repair activities at 12 Wing Shearwater. The repair activities will include removal and disposal of existing asphalt and concrete pavements at select locations on Ramp 1, compaction of existing and new gravels for base and subbase as required, site grading and installation of new asphalt pavement to provide positive drainage to existing catch basins, and repainting traffic markings to match existing. Surplus soils are not anticipated. The work is proposed to take place Summer/Fall 2026.