Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Upgrade of existing softball field, east of the Base Gymnasium (Building 399) – Canadian Forces Base 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. In the past, 5 Wing Goose Bay had two usable softball fields near building 399 (Base Gymnasium), however both became unusable over time because they fell into poor condition. This project involves upgrading the existing softball field closest to B399 while decommissioning the fence and bleachers from the other. The upgrade of this field will provide users with the convenience to access the Gym facilities (i.e. lockers, bathrooms, showers, etc.). The total estimated project area is 9,000 m², consisting of:

1. Approximately 8,500 m² (softball field shape with side length of approximately 100 m and radius of approximately 92m) of prepared surfaces for the softball field, including grass and placement of granulars, new fence construction, relocation of existing bleachers, decommissioning of existing fencing;
2. Approximately 500 m² (approximately 50.0m x 10.0 m) for the installation of a new hydrant.

The proposed Project is scheduled to be completed during the field season of the 2026-2027 fiscal year.