Proponent: Public Services and Procurement Canada

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The proponent proposes to remove hazardous materials and demolish existing infrastructure at the former U.S. Navy Recreation Camp in Northeast Arm, Dunville. This includes eight cabins, seven support buildings, and an underground waterline. Hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, and potential ozone-depleting substances would be removed. No new construction is planned. The site will be restored as a publicly accessible green space. The project is expected to be completed within a two-month period.

• July 11, 2025 – The undertaking was registered.
• August 15, 2025 – Deadline for public comment.
• August 25, 2025 – The Minister’s decision is due.
• August 20, 2025 – The Minister has determined the project is released.
• September 24, 2025 – The Minister has accepted the Bat Presence/Absence Survey.

• Documents:
  • Registration Document (1 MB)
  • Decision Letter (430 KB)
    • Attachment A – Conditions of Release from EA (764 KB)
    • Attachment B – Regulatory and Technical Advice from Government Departments (110 KB)
  • Decision Letter – Plan Accepted (286 KB)
    • Bat Presence/Absence Survey (9.5 MB)

• Public Notices:
  • Project Registered (86 KB)
  • Project Released (88 KB)
  • Plan Accepted (96 KB)

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