New Military Housing at CFB Esquimalt - 120 Apartment Units
Official title: Canadian Forces Housing Agency Residential Portfolio Capital Investment Plan Apartments Project - Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt
The Department of National Defence wants to build 120 new housing units for military families at CFB Esquimalt in British Columbia. The project involves constructing 10 apartment buildings across four sites at Work Point and Naden. Some existing structures, a community garden, and vegetation will be removed, though efforts will be made to preserve Garry Oak and arbutus trees.
Why This Matters
Military families at CFB Esquimalt often face housing shortages. This project could provide 120 new homes on base. If you live near the base, construction activity may affect your neighbourhood for several years.
What Could Change
If approved, 10 new apartment buildings will be constructed at CFB Esquimalt. Existing housing units, sheds, and a community garden will be demolished. Protected Garry Oak trees may be surveyed and preserved where possible.
Key Issues
- What are the environmental impacts of constructing 120 housing units on base lands?
- How will protected tree species like Garry Oak and arbutus be preserved?
- What erosion and sediment control measures will be implemented during construction?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.