How did Oromocto develop after the establishment of Canadian Forces Base Gagetown?

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The establishment of Canadian Forces Base Gagetown in the 1950s served as the primary catalyst for the development of Oromocto. Rather than evolving from a traditional settlement pattern, the modern town was specifically constructed to provide housing and infrastructure for army personnel stationed at the base.1