Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination
Repair Culvert at Indian Brook, Champlain – 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown

February 5, 2026 — The authorities must decide whether the proposed project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

To help inform this decision, the authorities are 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 February 14, 2026 to:
Michelle Doherty, Project Manager
Mailing Address:  PO Box 17000 Stn Forces
Oromocto, NB, Canada, E2V 4J5
E-mail:  Michelle.Doherty@forces.gc.ca

The Proposed Project

The Department of National Defence (DND) is proposing a project. Where Indian Brook crosses Champlain Avenue, just southeast of Lombary Street, is a 25 m long culvert, situated approximately 3.5 m below grade. The culvert has been identified as being in poor condition and needing to be replaced. The soil has been undermined on either side of Champlain, where culvert pipe sections have come apart at the seams. There is a risk of the culvert failing and washing out if it is not replaced in the near future.