Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Dock Repair - His Majesty's Canadian Ship Jolliet, Sept-Îles

December 20, 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 January 8, 2024 to:
Michel Lajoie, Environment Officer
Mailing Address:  Canadian Forces Base Bagotville, PO Box 5000
Alouette, QC, Canada, G0V 1A0
E-mail:  michel.lajoie@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) has proposed a project which involves work execution as well as the labor contribution, materials, and tools necessary for the naval reserve dock repair at the His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Jolliet in Sept-Îles. The rehabilitation work aims to carry out three main activities. They include; underwater work to replace and add welded plates on the Z-shaped sheet pile curtain, excavation and backfilling work inside the quay above the average water level and paving, and land restoration. Since work will be carried out in fish habitat, a request for review will be submitted to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO).