New Soccer Field at CFB 5 Wing Goose Bay
Official title: Construction of New Soccer Field East of Base Gymnasium (Building 399) - Canadian Forces Base (CFB) 5 Wing Goose Bay
The Department of National Defence wants to build a new outdoor recreation area at the Goose Bay military base in Labrador. The project includes a fenced soccer field, asphalt walking track, gravel parking lot with 30 spaces, and a trail connecting to the existing ball field. The old soccer field was shut down because of its poor condition.
Why This Matters
This mainly affects military personnel and their families stationed at CFB Goose Bay. If you live near the base, construction activity could mean temporary noise and traffic. The new facilities will give base residents better recreation options.
What Could Change
If approved, about 17,000 square metres of land on the base will be developed. A new soccer field with chain-link fencing, a paved walking track, and a 30-space parking lot will be built next to the gymnasium. Construction is planned for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
Key Issues
- Should the new recreation area be built at this location next to the gymnasium?
- What environmental effects might result from developing 17,000 square metres of land?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.