Backgrounder

From the Prime Minister's Web Site (http://www.pm.gc.ca/)

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Canadian Forces Station St. John's

October 21, 2010
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

The Government of Canada has awarded a $117-million contract to Bird Construction Inc. of Halifax, to replace 16 buildings located across the St. John's neighbourhood of Pleasantville. This will help the Canadian Forces to consolidate several station buildings into a single modern, multi-purpose facility, improving operations and ensuring greater efficiency. The Government of Canada conducted an open, fair, and transparent competitive process in awarding this construction contract.

The new four-story facility at CFS St. John's, which is scheduled to be completed by 2013, will be used to provide the training, operational and family resource support to military personnel stationed in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is estimated that more than 630 direct employment opportunities will be generated over the course of the project.

The new CFS St. John's facility will include:

• specialized operational training spaces
• offices and classrooms
• vehicle maintenance facilities
• special medical and dental facilities
• storage and quartermasters' facilities
• fitness facilities
• Military Family Resource Centre;
• galley and dining space
• messes for military personnel.

CFS St. John's plays a crucial role supporting the Canadian Navy personnel as they protect the sovereignty and security of Canada's Atlantic waters. It also supports land operations in the province and the training of the Royal Canadian Army, Sea and Air Cadets.

The consolidation of the facilities will give local military units the work environment needed to support efficient and streamlined operations.

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