Culvert Installation at Garrison Valcartier Training Areas
Official title: Culvert Installation in the Ranges and Training Areas - Garrison Valcartier
The Department of National Defence wants to install culverts at its Valcartier military base in Quebec. The goal? Better drainage to prevent erosion and protect fish habitat in the training areas.
Why This Matters
This is a routine infrastructure project on a military base. Unless you live near Garrison Valcartier or care about local waterways, this won't affect your daily life.
What Could Change
New culverts would be installed at strategic points across the training areas. This should reduce erosion and improve water flow, with measures to minimize disruption to fish habitat during construction.
Key Issues
- How will the culvert installation affect local fish habitat?
- Are the proposed drainage measures adequate to prevent erosion?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.