Government Of Canada Modernizing Defence Infrastructure At 19 Wing Comox
NR -10.100 - September 7, 2010
http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/news-nouvelles/news-nouvelles-eng.asp?cat=00&id=3527COMOX, B.C. – The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, today announced defence infrastructure projects that will help modernize facilities at 19 Wing Comox, including a new health services centre and work on existing facilities. Improvements to this base, which is home to two operational squadrons for Long Range Patrol and Search and Rescue, represent an investment of approximately $30 million and will generate economic benefits and significant employment opportunities throughout the course of the work.
“I am proud to announce that our government is continuing to invest in our men and women in uniform,” said Minister MacKay. “This important infrastructure investment embodies our government’s commitment to the health and well-being of our Canadian Forces, and to the creation of economic opportunities for Canadians across the country.”
Within the next year, 19 Wing Comox will see the completion of the new health services centre. The 4,066 m2 health care facility will provide comprehensive medical and dental services for the military members at the base, which currently has a population of almost 1,000 military and 300 civilian personnel.
Minister MacKay also announced the completed construction of an addition to an existing base building for the Wing Auxiliary Security Force (WASF) operations centre and the Small Arms Trainer (SAT) facility. This facility provides the additional space required to continue ongoing training at 19 Wing Comox of Military Police (MP), Wing Auxiliary Security Force (WASF) personnel, and deployed personnel through the Readiness Training Flight (RTF).
The Government of Canada conducted open, fair, transparent and competitive processes in order to award the contracts for the projects at 19 Wing Comox.
The Department of National Defence holds a large number of properties all across the country to support the Canadian Forces, including some 21,000 buildings, 2.25 million hectares of land, 5,500 km of roads, and 3,000 km of water, storm, and sewer pipes.
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Notes to editor / news director: For further information please see the fact sheets on defence infrastructure at 19 Wing Comox at http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/news-nouvelles/news-nouvelles-eng.asp?cat=18.
http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/news-nouvelles/news-nouvelles-eng.asp?cat=00&id=3528Defence Infrastructure Projects At 19 Wing Comox
September 7, 2010
Constructing new defence infrastructure is in line with the Canada First Defence Strategy, which sets a detailed road map for the modernization of the Canadian Forces. New infrastructure will help replace dated defence infrastructure and support a first-class, modern military that is ready to take on the challenges of the 21st century.
Projects announced September 7 are:
Construction of a new Health Services Centre
This project will see the construction of a single, purpose-built, 4,066 m2 Health Services Centre at 19 Wing Comox. The project also includes the demolition of the existing health care facility at the wing. The overall project value, inclusive of taxes, is approximately $27 million. Construction began in summer 2010 and is anticipated to be completed in late 2011.
Wing Auxiliary Security Force Addition to Building 194
The project moved the Wing Auxiliary Security Force (WASF) operations centre and the Small Arms Trainer (SAT) facility, to a new addition to the Military Police (MP) Operations Centre, B194. The addition is a one-storey wood frame structure with a facility for the SAT, a classroom/training area, and lockers and storage for WASF equipment. The project also provides necessary structural and electrical/controls upgrades to the existing facility to provide for this and future expansions. The overall project value, inclusive of taxes, is approximately
$2.8 million. This project began in August 2009 and was completed in May 2010.
http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/news-nouvelles/news-nouvelles-eng.asp?cat=00&id=3529
Rendition of the Health Services Centre at 19 Wing Comox
The construction of a new health services centre will provide comprehensive medical and dental services for the 19 Wing Comox military members.
Specifications
Building Size: 4,066 m2 .
Construction Start Date: Construction began in summer 2010.
Construction Completion Date: Construction is expected to be completed in late 2011.
Construction Contract: The Government of Canada has awarded a $12 million contract to Island West Coast Developments of Nanaimo, B.C., through an open, fair, and transparent competitive process.
