Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Rathburn Crossing Replacement– 5th Canadian Division Support Base, Gagetown

March 6, 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 March 25, 2024 to:
James Stewart, Project Manager
Real Property Operations Detachment (Gagetown)
Mailing Address:  PO Box 17000 Stn Forces
Oromocto, NB, Canada, E2V 4J5
E-mail: James.Stewart3@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) has proposed a project to replace the Rathburn Watercourse Crossing. Due to military activities upstream and high-water events, severe erosion and structural damage around the inlet and outlet of these areas has occurred. This watercourse crossing requires a structure designed to meet military loading and fish passage requirements. The site also requires the design of a 400 meter road realignment to straighten out Corner Road. The two steel arch culverts will be replaced with one large open bottom culvert.