Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Woods Trail Bridge Replacement and Water Course Alteration – 17 Wing Detachment Dundurn

September 26, 2025 — The authorities must decide whether the proposed project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

To help inform this decision, the authorities are 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 October 15, 2025 to:
Parneet Saini, Officer Commanding Real Property Operations Unit (West), Detachment Dundurn
Mailing Address: Real Property Operations Unit (West), Detachment Dundurn
Dundurn, SK, Canada, S0K 1K0
E-mail:  Parneet.Saini@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) has proposed a project. This project addresses safety concerns with the Brightwater Creek crossing at Woods Bridge within 17 Wing Detachment Dundurn Range and Training Area.

The Work entails the following:

1. Channel rerouting upstream and downstream along with riparian stabilization
2. Embankment re-grading
3. Installation of new single span bridge crossing, structure, and foundation
4. Gravel approaches to new bridge
   1. Tie south approach into Woods Trail
   2. Tie north approach into existing gravel road