Replacement of Base Perimeter Fence - 5 Wing Goose Bay

The Department of National Defence (DND) is proposing to replace perimeter security fencing at 5 Wing Goose Bay. Project activities are expected to include vegetation/brush removal, removal of existing fencing and gates, and installation of new fencing and gates. Approximately 16 kilometers of new fencing will be installed. The new fencing will be 2.74 meters high chain link fence fabric, with an additional 0.3 meters 3-strand barbed wire overhang top and 0.3 meter fence fabric below grade. The proposed project is expected to be phased, beginning in Summer 2023.

Latest update

March 13, 2024— The Department of National Defence issued its Notice of Determination and determined that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
2 Notice of Determination - March 13, 2024
1 Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination - April 18, 2023

Contacts

Garrett Sykes
Department of National Defence
Garrett Sykes, Officer Commanding
5 Wing Goose Bay
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador A0P 1S0
Email: garrett.sykes@forces.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • 5 Wing Goose Bay (Newfoundland and Labrador)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Airport and Airfields

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2023-04-18

  • Proponent

    Department of National Defence

  • Authorities

    • Department of National Defence

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    84523

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