Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Replacement of Culvert – Defence Research and Development Canada Valcartier

January 22, 2024 — 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 February 10, 2024 to:
Geneviève Mayrand, Technical specialist - Project management
Mailing Address:  Building 72, Office 104, Rue de la Victoire
Courcelette, QC, Canada, G0A 4Z0
E-mail:  Genevieve.Mayrand@dcc-cdc.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) is proposing a project. A concrete culvert, located in a creek crossing the Route d'Amiens in the Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) Valcartier testing area, has reached the end of its useful life and requires replacement. The existing gantry will be demolished and replaced by a new culvert. The outlet of the creek is directly into the Jacques-Cartier River. This environment is considered to have fish habitat potential, given its permanent flow and direct link to the Jacques-Cartier River habitat.