Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Replace Main Entry Bridge – 14 Wing/CFB Greenwood

April 17, 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 May 6, 2026 to:
Mr. Rick Nippard, Engineering Officer
Mailing Address:  PO Box 5000 Station Main
Greenwood, NS, BOP 1NO
E-mail:  Rick.Nippard@forces.gc.ca

or

Mr. Ted O'Brien, Civil Project Manager
Mailing Address:  PO Box 5000 Station Main
Greenwood, NS, BOP 1NO
E-mail:  Ted.O'Brien@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) is proposing a project. The proposed Project consists of the replacement of the Main Entrance Bridge at 14 Wing Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Greenwood. The existing structure will be removed and replaced with a new bridge designed to meet current operational, safety, and infrastructure requirements while maintaining access to the base. The Project will be completed in several phases, including:

• Site Mobilization, including establishment of access, staging areas, and environmental protection measures;
• Demolition of the existing bridge deck and associated in-stream structures, with temporary retention of abutments where required for site isolation;
• Foundation work, including construction of new footings to support the replacement bridge;
• Trenching and utility installation, including directional drilling as required;
• Bridge installation, involving placement of precast bridge components; and
• Roadworks, including installation of guardrails, signage, and surface restoration.