Upgrade of existing softball field, east of the Base Gymnasium (Building 399) – Canadian Forces Base 5 Wing Goose Bay

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.

Latest update

April 9, 2026 - The Department of National Defence intends to make a determination regarding whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, the Department of National Defence is inviting public comments until April 28, 2026 respecting that determination.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
1 Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination - April 9, 2026

Contacts

Captain Gabriel Boucher
Department of National Defence
Gabriel Boucher, Captain
P.O. Box 7002
Station C
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador A0P 1C0
Email: Gabriel.boucher@forces.gc.ca

Department of National Defence
Corey Cooney, Wing Environment Officer
5 Wing Goose Bay
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador
Email: Corey.Cooney@forces.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • 5 Wing Goose Bay (Newfoundland and Labrador)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Recreation and Tourism

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2026-04-09

  • Proponent

    Department of National Defence

  • Authorities

    • Department of National Defence

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    90355

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