Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Reichwald Range Upgrades - 5th Canadian Division Support Base, Gagetown

October 30, 2024 — 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 November 18, 2024 to:
Victor Turner, Range Training Area Engineer, Real Property Operations Detachment (Gagetown)
Mailing Address:  PO Box 17000 Stn Forces
Oromocto, NB, Canada, E2V 4J5
E-mail:  Victor.Turner@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) has proposed a project which consists of upgrades to the Reichwald Range at the 5th Canadian Division Support Base, Gagetown, New Brunswick. Upgrades include; firing lines, access road and gates, concrete culverts, target mound, lane markers, earth butt stop, bullet catchers, bullpen, staging area, and berms. The Project footprint is anticipated to expand slightly to include an expanded area to push snow into to keep the area clear in winter.