August 25, 2026 – Oromocto, New Brunswick – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces
Today, David Myles, Member of Parliament for Fredericton—Oromocto, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages and to the Secretary of State (Nature), on behalf of the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, marked the start of Phase 1 construction on the Recapitalization Gagetown Range and Training Area project at 5th Canadian Division Support Base (5 CDSB) Gagetown.
The Phase 1 construction contract was awarded to K-Line Construction Limited, a New-Brunswick-based company, in June 2026. This phase of the project is expected to support approximately 100 jobs in the region.
Phase 1 of the project includes:
upgrading priority roads;
designing static-range and impact-area firebreak roads;
designing the replacement of two bridges;
modernizing anti-armour range infrastructure;
replacing key medical and administrative facilities at Camp Petersville; and
restoring selected Austere Village buildings.
Phase 2 is expected to begin in 2028 and will include construction of infrastructure designed during Phase 1.
Valued at approximately $871 million, the project represents a major component of the $1 billion in investments at 5 CDSB Gagetown announced in April 2026. The modernization will renew critical infrastructure across one of Canada's primary Army training areas and strengthen the Army’s capacity to conduct realistic, demanding training in support of operational readiness.
Modern, resilient defence infrastructure is fundamental to military readiness. Investments in training areas such as Base Gagetown give Canadian Armed Forces members the facilities and training environment required to prepare for increasingly complex operations and respond to threats at home and abroad.
Quotes
“Investing in Gagetown is an investment in the readiness of the Canadian Army and in the people who serve Canada. This major modernization will give our soldiers the infrastructure and training environment they need to prepare for the most demanding missions, while supporting good jobs here in New Brunswick. We are rebuilding the foundations of Canada’s defence capabilities — with modern, resilient infrastructure that will serve the Canadian Armed Forces for decades to come.”
The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence
“Today’s groundbreaking marks an important step forward for 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown and our community. These investments will modernize roads, bridges and training facilities that our Canadian Armed Forces members rely on every day, while creating jobs and supporting New Brunswick businesses. Gagetown is a cornerstone of our local community and a critical part of Canada’s defence infrastructure, and I’m proud to see this significant investment moving forward.”
David Myles, Member of Parliament for Fredericton—Oromocto, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages and to the Secretary of State (Nature)
"This important investment reflects the value of strong collaboration between the Department of National Defence, Defence Construction Canada and industry partners. Together, we are helping deliver the modern, resilient infrastructure that will support safe and effective training at 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown and deliver long-term value for the Canadian Armed Forces.”
Derrick Cheung, President and Chief Executive Officer, Defence Construction Canada
Quick facts
The 5 CDSB Gagetown Range and Training Area is one of Canada’s largest and most important military training areas. It is home to the Combat Training Centre and several Canadian Army schools, including Armour, Artillery, Infantry, and Tactics Schools, as well as the Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering. It supports individual and collective training for Regular and Reserve Force units as well as Allies and partner forces.
The project continues the important work of the Defence Team to enhance operational readiness, renew critical defence infrastructure, and improve resilience to the impacts of climate change.
Defence Construction Canada is the contracting authority for the Department of National Defence’s infrastructure and environment requirements.