Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Replacement of Base Perimeter Fence – 5 Wing Goose Bay

April 18, 2023 — 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 May 7, 2023 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 to replace perimeter security fencing at 5 Wing Goose Bay. Project activities are expected to include vegetation/brush removal, removal of existing fencing and gates, and installation of new fencing and gates. Approximately 16 kilometers of new fencing will be installed. The new fencing will be 2.74 meters high chain link fence fabric, with an additional 0.3 meters 3-strand barbed wire overhang top and 0.3 meter fence fabric below grade. The proposed project is expected to be phased, beginning in Summer 2023.