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6.0 Performance by Region
Throughout 2007–08, DCC provided support to DND for a variety of construction projects across the country at different Canadian Forces Base (CFB) and Area Support Unit (ASU) locations. DCC delivers a range of projects to DND including everything from family housing and recreational facilities on bases to runways, secure buildings and environmental clean-ups.
More than 1,800 contracts valued at approximtely $500 million are awarded by DCC every year for professional services, construction, goods and other infrastructure related works throughout Canada and overseas.
Atlantic Region
At 12 Wing/ CFB Shearwater, construction began on a $99 million multi-phase refit in preparation for the new CH-148 helicopters. This is the largest contract DCC has ever awarded. The design-built project involves the construction of three major facilities: the 12 Wing Common Support Facility, the 12 Air Maintenance Squadron facilities and the 423 Maritime Helicopter Squadron facility.
The second phase of a $20 million runway rehabilitation program at 12 Wing/ CFB Goose Bay was completed. This final phase involved replacing the asphalt on one runway and adding a crown to alleviate drainage issues.
At CFB Gagetown, DCC employees oversaw the construction of a new outdoor track and field facility in preparation for the Royal Canadian Legion’s National Track and Field Championships.
Quebec Region
At Quebec City’s historic Citadel, DCC oversaw more than 30 revitalization projects totaling $9 million in value in preparation for the city’s 400th anniversary celebrations beginning January 1, 2008. Work ranged from replacing windows, refinishing roofs, building an observatory and restoring the North Ravelin, a project that involved securing the services of specialized masons.
A team from the Quebec Regional Office has been put in place to help DND reduce the risks posed by unexploded ordnance (UXO) at Lac St-Pierre while minimizing the environmental impact and stimulating the economy. Between 1952 and 1999 more than 500,000 projectiles were fired into the lake at Munitions Experimental Test Centre Nicolet. It is estimated that almost 300,000 projectiles remain in the lake of which 8,000 are believed to be UXO. The area has been designated a United Nations Biosphere and its economy is heavily dependant on fishing and tourism industries.
Ontario Region
With more than $1 billion in construction scheduled over the next several years, 8 Wing/ CFB Trenton is Ontario region’s busiest base. DCC staff is overseeing the construction of the Canadian Joint Incident Response Unit (CJIRU) Facility. Construction of the $18 million project began in May 2007. At the end of fiscal 2007–08, the project was on track for June 2008 delivery.
Work has also begun on DND’s Airlift Capability program valued at more than $600 million. Work conducted over the past year included the first phase of a $90 million apron replacement program, completed in November, and the construction of a $5.5 million temporary hangar project.
At CFB Petawawa, DCC staff oversaw the construction of a $1.5 million Urban Operations Facility known as Seacan City. The project involves assembling more than 100 40-foot sea containers in various configurations to simulate a town site of one- to three-storey buildings complete with windows, doors, interior partitions, staircases and balconies.
Western Region
Work on the Fleet Maintenance Facility continued this year at CFB Esquimalt. DCC personnel oversaw the construction of the $55 million F-Jetty Colwood Refuelling Facility, the $16 million Naval Officer Training Facility and the $6 million Corrosive Fluid Facility.
At CFB Wainwright, DCC staff oversaw the construction of 60 rental housing units. The $20 million project included 46 two-storey three-bedroom duplexes, 12 two-storey fourbedroom duplexes, and two barrier-free wheelchair-accessible units.
DCC employees are working with CFB Suffield to implement the Green Plan, an environmental initiative aimed at improving the sustainability and protecting this National Wildlife Biosphere. The Plan was developed with input from occupants at the base and will be implemented in three stages. The first stage involves changing the behaviour of the occupants. The second will focus on technology while the third will include capital projects, such as retrofitting buildings to accommodate energy conserving appliances.
Contract Expenditures 2007–2008 (in thousands of dollars)
| Construction Contracts | Professional Services | Total | |
| Atlantic Canada | |||
| Gagetown NB | $ 24,058 | $ 2,920 | $ 26,978 |
| Goose Bay NL | 15,718 | 2,730 | 18,448 |
| Gander NL | 560 | 742 | 1,302 |
| Greenwood NS | 6,488 | 1,223 | 7,711 |
| Halifax NS | 10,730 | 2,410 | 13,140 |
| Shearwater NS | 60,916 | 1,367 | 62,283 |
| Other | 50 | 2,255 | 2,305 |
| Subtotal | $ 118,520 | $ 13,647 | $ 132,167 |
| Quebec | |||
| Bagotville QC | $ 7,146 | $ 541 | $ 7,687 |
| Montréal QC | 14,968 | 1,734 | 16,702 |
| Valcartier QC | 28,622 | 2,884 | 31,506 |
| Other | 862 | 334 | 1,196 |
| Subtotal | $ 51,598 | $ 5,493 | $ 57,091 |
| Ontario | |||
| Borden ON | $ 11,493 | $ 1,301 | $ 12,794 |
| Kingston ON | 24,278 | 4,064 | 28,342 |
| London ON | 5,805 | 342 | 6,147 |
| North Bay ON | 6,275 | 465 | 6,740 |
| Petawawa ON | 22,517 | 2,634 | 25,151 |
| Trenton ON | 46,279 | 3,295 | 49,574 |
| Toronto ON | 11,166 | 416 | 11,582 |
| Ottawa ON | 8,539 | 971 | 9,510 |
| Subtotal | $ 136,352 | $ 13,488 | $ 149,840 |
| Western Canada | |||
| Calgary AB | $ 9,158 | $ 479 | $ 9,637 |
| Chilliwack BC | 1,805 | 55 | 1,860 |
| Cold Lake AB | 6,698 | 1,008 | 7,706 |
| Comox BC | 12,257 | 554 | 12,811 |
| Edmonton AB | 6,082 | 338 | 6,420 |
| Esquimalt BC | 17,753 | 5,537 | 23,290 |
| Moose Jaw SK | 3,811 | 113 | 3,924 |
| Suffield AB | 9,319 | 1,047 | 10,366 |
| Shilo MB | 8,601 | 543 | 9,144 |
| Winnipeg MB | 14,228 | 1,286 | 15,514 |
| Wainwright AB | 27,845 | 5,063 | 32,908 |
| Other | 19 | 104 | 123 |
| Subtotal | $ 117,576 | $ 16,127 | $ 133,703 |
| Northern Canada | 22,987 | 3,043 | 26,030 |
| Others | 1,120 | 6,251 | 7,371 |
| Totals | $ 448,153 | $ 58,049 | $ 506,202 |
