Design and Construct Dry Gap Bridge Training Aide, Canadian Forces Base Edmonton

The Department of National Defence (DND) has identified a requirement to construct a bridge training site known as a Dry Gap at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Edmonton. The 7,500 m² training site will consist of a fixed reinforced berm approximately 66 m long and an opposing staggered reinforced earth berm that has three 22 m long sections with three gaps measuring 30 m, 20 m and 15 m wide. Each gap will be approximately 3 m deep and have a 37 m wide gravel access area on each side. The gap will drain to the north and is not intended to hold any storm water. The reinforced earth berms will be constructed using precast concrete blocks and the proposed site will be 50 m from the closest wetland area.

The site will be used to train soldiers on the construction, use and deconstruction of various types of military and non-military equipment bridges. Almost all the bridge construction work will be done using manual labour with various types of heavy armoured military vehicles and commercial pattern heavy equipment used to load and unload palletized bridging equipment and provide limited support to the actual construction. Established spill prevention and control measures will be followed.

The project site is located adjacent to the fully serviced runway within the Range and Training Area (RTA) and is currently vacant with natural vegetation. Access to the site will be from existing roadways with no need for any utility servicing.

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Latest update

September 10, 2025— The authorities issued their Notice of Determination and determined that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
2 Notice of Determination - September 10, 2025
1 Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination - May 20, 2025

Contacts

Captain Jacques Pecora
Department of National Defence
Jacques Pecora, Project Manager
PO Box 10500 Station Forces
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4J5
Email: Jacques.Pecora@Forces.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Canadian Forces Base Edmonton (Alberta)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Defense and Security

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2025-05-20

  • Proponent

    Department of National Defence

  • Authorities

    • Department of National Defence

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    89545

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