Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Installation of a Temporary Boiler and Fuel Storage Tank – Canadian Forces Base Halifax

March 7, 2022 — 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 March 26, 2022 to:
Deanna Brewster, Coordinator, Environmental Services
Mailing Address:  PO Box 9016 Stn A, Halifax
Nova Scotia, B3K 5M6
E-mail:  Deanna.brewster@dcc-cdc.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) has proposed a project to install and operate a temporary boiler and associated aboveground fuel storage tank to provide steam to Navy vessels alongside during periods when steam from the Central Heating Plant is not available (summer shut down, approximately May to October). The temporary boiler and fuel storage tank may be installed within 30 metres of the Halifax Harbour at various jetties depending on the operational requirement. Navy vessels may include any of the Halifax Class frigates, Marine Coast Defence Vessels, Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels, and others. The capacity of the fuel storage tank is not expected to exceed 2,500 litres.