Upgrade of Main Refueling Station at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright (Alberta)

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) is proposing a project. The Department of National Defence plans to upgrade the Main Refueling Station at CFB Wainwright. The project will include demolition of existing infrastructure and replacement with new storage tanks, foundations, services and roads. Project activities are planned to begin in 2026 and may continue over several years. An interim fueling station may be established adjacent to the project site.

Latest update

March 3, 2026 – The public comment period on the project is closed. The Department of National Defence is considering comments received to help inform its determination on whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
1 Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination - February 11, 2026

Contacts

Department of National Defence
Roy Simpson, Project Manager, Real Property Operations Unit (West) Detachment Wainwright
Real Property Operations Unit (West) Detachment Wainwright
Denwood, Alberta T0B 1B0
Email: roy.simpson@forces.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • CFB Wainwright (Alberta)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Building and Property Development
    • Oil and Gas

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2026-02-11

  • Proponent

    Department of National Defence

  • Authorities

    • Department of National Defence

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    90221

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