Interim Quick Reaction Area (QRA) development - 3 Wing Canadian Forces Base Bagotville

The Department of National Defence (DND) has proposed a project. The present project involves the execution of works as well as the provision of labor, materials, and tools necessary for the development of the required infrastructure for the establishment of a temporary Quick Reaction Area (QRA), which will be in use for a few years, the time needed for the construction of permanent facilities. The works include, but are not limited to, the assembly of three dome-type shelters with an area of approximately 800 m² each, which will serve as hangars, the installation of four modular trailers building with areas ranging approximately between 72 m² and 108 m² each, which will be mainly used for staff accommodation and office spaces, and the construction of a small technical building for the distribution of electrical and telecommunications services. An additional modular trailer building from the old QRA will also be relocated to the south of the work area.

Several related works will be necessary, including the development of security infrastructure around the site, such as fences, a sliding gate, and the installation of a concrete wall approximately 5 m high around the shelters. The related works also involve the development of a temporary access road, including paving works, the addition of lighting, and the installation and connection of service infrastructures such as water supply, sanitary sewers, electricity, and telecommunications. An emergency generator on a trailer will also be connected to the buildings. Although a good proportion of the works will be carried out above ground, excavation and backfilling works will be necessary as part of the project. The volume of excavated soils and imported backfill materials is currently unknown. The excavated soils will be managed according to their environmental quality and disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations.

Latest update

February 27, 2025— The authorities issued their Notice of Determination and determined that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document Number Document Title File Date
2 Notice of Determination - February 27, 2025
1 Public Comment Period on Intent to Make a Determination - January 20, 2025

Contacts

Michel Lajoie
Department of National Defence
Michel Lajoie, Wing Environment Officer, 3 Wing / CFB Bagotville
Building 60, Post Office Box 5000 Station Forces
Alouette, Quebec G0V 1A0
Email: Michel.Lajoie@forces.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • 3 Wing Canadian Forces Base Bagotville (Quebec)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Airport and Airfields
    • Building and Property Development

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2025-01-20

  • Proponent

    Department of National Defence

  • Authorities

    • Department of National Defence

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    89191

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