Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Area A Security Fence – Canadian Forces Base Shilo

March 28, 2022 — 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 16, 2022 to:
Robert Hutchings
Mailing Address:  PO Box 5000 Station Main, Shilo
Manitoba, Canada, R0K 2A0
E-mail:  robert.hutchings@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) has proposed to install a new chain link along the west side of Area A at CFB Shilo. This project will include the removal of an existing 3 strand barbless wire fence along the west side of Area A CFB Shilo. The installation of the chain link fence will run on the west side of Area A CFB Shilo with an end post being installed on the north end. The south end will be tied into the existing fence. North of the halfway mark a new 3 strand barbless wire fence will be installed and tied into the chain link fence. Installation of the fencing must meet the requirements of the DND Explosives and Ammunitions Safety Manual. The section adjacent to Area A is around 3.7 kilometers and the combined amount of fencing is roughly 4.1 kilometers.