Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Upgrade Back Beam Marker Road, 5 Wing Goose Bay

July 6, 2021 — The Department of National Defence must decide whether the proposed project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

To help inform this decision, the Department of National Defence is inviting comments from the public on the project and its potential effects on the environment. All comments received will be considered public. For more information, individuals should consult the Privacy Notice on the Registry website.

Written comments must be submitted by July 15, 2021 to:
Garrett Sykes, Officer Commanding, Real Property Operations North Detachment (Goose Bay)
Mailing Address: 5 Wing Goose Bay, Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, A0P 1S0
E-mail: garrett.sykes@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) is proposing a project which will provide the Back Beam Marker Road with required upgrades. The road provides important access to air navigation equipment for the 5 Wing Goose Bay aerodrome, and consists of gravel and earthen road, which has deteriorated. Proposed project will include placing of new gravel, installation of culverts where required due to existing wetlands in the area and cutting and grubbing of vegetation within 3 meters on each side of the road. It is estimated that 5 culverts of a 10 inch diameter will be required. The road is approximately 1.6 km long and 5 m wide.