Telecommunications Infrastructure Upgrades at CFB Goose Bay Airfield
Official title: Airfield Telecommunications Infrastructure Upgrades - 5 Wing Goose Bay
The Department of National Defence wants to install 33 utility vaults and communication duct banks at the 5 Wing Goose Bay airfield in Newfoundland and Labrador. The work involves excavation along runway 08/26, crossing existing infrastructure at 13 points, and restoring affected areas afterward.
Why This Matters
Live near CFB Goose Bay? Construction activity on the airfield could mean temporary noise and disruption. The base is a major employer in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, so infrastructure upgrades affect the local economy.
What Could Change
If approved, DND will excavate and install underground telecommunications infrastructure across the airfield. Existing infrastructure at 13 crossing points may be removed. The affected areas will be restored after construction.
Key Issues
- What are the environmental impacts of excavation and construction on the airfield?
- How will existing infrastructure be handled at the 13 crossing points?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.