Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Demolition of Buildings 1-11 - 5th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group Site

April 25, 2024 — 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 4, 2024 to:
Bryan Ackeret, Warrant Officer, Real Property Operations Detachment (Gander)
Mailing Address:  PO Box 6000, Station Forces, Gander
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, A1V 1X1
E-mail:  Bryan.Ackeret@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) has proposed to demolish infrastructure at the 5th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group (5 CRPG) site in support of site redevelopment. The project will include demolition of four existing duplexes (Buildings 1 – 11), rehabilitation of the existing area, and construction of a new parking lot complete with storm drainage, electrical light fixtures and potential electrical vehicle supply equipment stub outs. The estimated area of the site to be rehabilitated is approximately 2,600 m² and accounts for approximately 50% of the area of the buildings to accommodate the new parking lot. The site location is within the active 5 CRPG site, which is located approximately 3 kilometres northwest of Canadian Forces Base 9 Wing Gander in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador.