New construction of Perimeter Fence and Site Improvements at the former USAF Explosive Storage Area (ESA)(Bunker Area) – 5 Wing Goose Bay
Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
New construction of Perimeter Fence and Site Improvements at the former USAF Explosive Storage Area (ESA)(Bunker Area) – 5 Wing Goose Bay
April 9, 2026 — 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 April 28, 2026 to:
Corey Cooney, Wing Environment Officer, 5 Wing Goose Bay
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7002, Station C, Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, A0P 1C0
E-mail: Corey.Cooney@forces.gc.ca
or
Captain Gabriel Boucher, Officer Commanding, Real Property Operations(N) Detachment, 5 Wing Goose Bay
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7002, Station C, Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, A0P 1C0
E-mail: Gabriel.boucher@forces.gc.ca
The Proposed Project
The Department of National Defence (DND) is proposing a project. DND is proposing to construct new security fencing including site preparation work at the former United States Air Force (USAF) Explosive Storage Area (ESA) site, at 5 Wing Goose Bay. Project activities are expected to include vegetation/brush removal and grubbing within 5.0 m on both sides of the fence alignment, installation of new chain link fencing and gate, and placement of granular fill material and construction of access/service roads as required. Approximately 3.0 km of new fence with 1 gate will be installed. The new fencing will be 2.75 m above ground chain link fence fabric, with an additional 0.3 m 3-strand barbed wire overhang on top and 0.3 m of chain link fence fabric buried below grade.
The proposed project is expected to begin during the 2026/2027 Fiscal Year and take up to 2 years to complete.
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