Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Construction of a New Boat Ramp at Ranch Point, Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges, Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt

July 17, 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 August 5, 2024 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) is proposing to construct a new boat ramp at Ranch Point, consisting of rock fill with a concrete landing and ramp, with armour rock for slope protection. It will be constructed on top of the existing substrate with no ground disturbance. The existing boat ramp became unusable following upgrades to the helicopter pad, and there is currently no operational boat ramp at Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges (CFMETR), which results in vessels and personnel having to travel long distances.