said yesterday.

Intentions for the site, vacated by the Canadian military, were due to be revealed by the end of the year.

But the Hon. Sir John Swan told MPs that the announcement will be postponed so a master plan for all three ex-bases can be drawn up.

He appealed for MPs and all Bermudians to contribute ideas and offer their help.

He told the House of Assembly: "Substantial work has already been done on Daniel's Head and the US Naval Annex to find suitable uses for both properties.

"We had expected to be in a position to announce plans for Daniel's Head by the end of the year.

"But the announcement of the closure of the Naval Air Station in 1995 has caused us to question whether this is now prudent.'' "The military lands which will be returned to us present great opportunities for our people, and it is incumbent upon us to ensure that we make use of these in a way which reconciles the genuine and reasonable expectations of Bermudians for recreational and open spaces with the sometimes conflicting need to raise additional revenue.

"We must therefore create a master plan for all these lands. "If we are to succeed in meeting the challenges which lie before us, we as a community must pull together as never before.'' Sir John said four committees would be set up to deal with the military lands, with members from the public and private sectors.

One would prepare a list of buildings and equipment not directly associated with air operations, including water, power, plumbing, sewage, maintenance, Longbird Bridge and "most importantly'', environmental issues.

Another would deal with air traffic control, weather forecasting, runway maintenance, fire protection, navigation and air-sea rescue.

A third would consider uses for the US Naval Annex, Daniel's Head and the Base, except the airfield.

A fourth would deal with legal issues, particularly the position of NASA.