Borden Satellite Hub

Notice of Determination: 

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and the Department of National Defence (DND) have determined that the Borden Satellite Hub (the Project) is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects, with the implementation of mitigation and monitoring measures.

This determination was based on a consideration of the following factors: 

  • Impacts on rights of Indigenous Peoples. 
  • Changes to the environment and the impact of these changes on the Indigenous peoples of Canada and on health, social or economic conditions resulting from project activities.  
  • Comments received from the public.  
  • Technically and economically feasible mitigation measures.  

 Potential project impacts identified include:  

  • Spills of mechanical fluids and/or fuel from equipment, which could potentially cause contamination of soil and/or groundwater.

 Mitigation and monitoring measures considered for this determination are:  

 

NRCan and the DND are satisfied that the carrying out of the Project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects, and thus are able to undertake the Project. 

 

Notice of Intent:

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is proposing to construct a satellite hub for the reception and processing of seismic data on Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Borden, in southern Ontario. Currently in Canada, the National Seismic Network Infrastructure (NSNI) provides only post-earthquake information. The Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) system aims to enable the early detection of earthquakes, allowing for protective actions to be taken. The proposed satellite hub at CFB Borden will serve as a data processing centre for this system.

 

This project will include a 15mx30m fenced compound. Within the compound will be four 2.4mx2.4mx0.78m concrete pads on which four 2.4m satellite dishes will be placed, a 6.7mx3.1mx0.15m concrete pad on which a 20-foot sea-can building for housing electronics will be placed, a pole for light and cameras, and trenched cables for interconnection.  

 

Project activities include construction of concrete pads, trenching and installation of cable conduits, installation of the satellite dishes and the sea-can building, connection to the Department of National Defence (DND) power and Shared Services Canada (SSC) communications infrastructure, cable connections between project components, and installation of a fence. The proposed project will be on developed land. Potential adverse impacts of the project include accidents and malfunctions from equipment used during construction. As part of the ongoing assessment, appropriate mitigation measures are being identified.

 

NRCan and the DND must determine whether this project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. NRCan and the DND are inviting comments from the public on the proposed project to help inform their determination under Section 82 of the Impact Assessment Act. To aid in the public's review of the project, NRCan and the DND have attached the draft screening document which includes information such as the project description, potential environmental impacts, and proposed mitigation measures.

 

All comments received will be considered public. For more information, individuals should consult the Privacy Notice on the Registry website.

 

Please submit comments in writing by August 27, 2024, to Federal_Lands-Territoire_Domanial@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca

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Latest update

August 28, 2024 - Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and the Department of National Defence (DND) have issued their Notice of Determination, which indicated that the Borden Satellite Hub (the Project) is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects, with the implementation of mitigation and monitoring measures.  

July 29, 2024 - Natural Resources Canada and the Department of National Defence are inviting comments from the public on the proposed Borden Satellite Hub to help inform their determination under Section 82 of the Impact Assessment Act..

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Key documents

Key documents
Document Number Document Title File Date
1 Borden Satellite Hub PDF (148 KB) July 29, 2024

Contacts

Impact Assessment Division
Natural Resources Canada
Impact Assessment Divison, Impact Assessment Officer
588 Booth Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0E4
Email: Federal_Lands-Territoire_Domanial@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca


  • Location

    • Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Borden (Ontario)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Other, not otherwise specified

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2024-07-29

  • Proponent

    Natural Resources Canada

  • Authorities

    • Department of National Defence
    • Natural Resources Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    88770
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