Building and Associated Infrastructure Demolition at Canadian Forces Base 9 Wing Gander Careless Cove Site, Newfoundland and Labrador

The Department of National Defence has determined the buildings and associated infrastructure at the Canadian Forces Base (CFB) 9 Wing Gander Careless Cove site have fallen into disrepair and pose a potential health and safety risk and are slated for demolition. The site was used by cadets as a survival training area and is located approximately 40 kilometers west of CFB 9 Wing Gander along Gander Lake at a Latitude 48°55'6" north and Longitude 54°56'40.1" west. The project will involve the demolition and off-site removal of all infrastructure including six buildings; main building (200 m2), generator shed (22 m2), boat shed (30 m2), bunk house No. 1 (125.5 m2) and bunk house No. 2 (218 m2); generator and associated aboveground fuel storage tank, light poles and associated electrical system as well as the decommissioning of a dug well. The buildings were constructed between 1980s and 1990s on concrete foundation consisting of wood frame and metal roof. A hazardous building material survey will be completed for each building prior to demolition and soil sampling will be conducted to determine potential surface and/or subsurface contamination at the site.


Latest update

August 25, 2021— 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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Contacts

Roger Hann
Department of National Defence
Roger Hann, Engineering Officer, Real Property Operations (Gander)
PO Box 6000, Station Forces
Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador A1V 1X1
Email: roger.hann@forces.gc.ca


  • Location

    • Canadian Forces Base 9 Wing Gander Careless Cove Site, along Gander Lake (Newfoundland and Labrador)
  • Nature of Activity

    • Building and Property Development
  • Assessment Status

    Completed
  • Start Date

    2020-09-11
  • Proponent

    Department of National Defence
  • Authorities

    • Department of National Defence
  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands
  • Reference Number

    80985
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