Pipeline Caisson Expansion at CFB Suffield Gas Storage Facility
Official title: Rockpoint Gas Storage Caisson Extension - Canadian Forces Base Suffield
The Department of National Defence wants to expand underground pipeline infrastructure at a gas storage facility on Canadian Forces Base Suffield in Alberta. Two existing caissons need to be merged into one larger structure to allow proper inspection tools to be loaded safely.
Why This Matters
This is a routine infrastructure maintenance project on a military base. It mainly affects DND operations and contractors working at CFB Suffield. Most Canadians won't notice any direct impact.
What Could Change
If approved, excavation work would merge two underground caissons into one larger structure. A new tool loading area would be added. This improves pipeline inspection capabilities at the facility.
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.