National Defence Minister Peter MacKay announced two infrastructure projects today for 9 Wing Gander at a cost of $42.5 million.
The projects include construction of a facility to house 91 Construction Engineering Flight (91 CEF), as well as the construction of two multi-purpose facilities to consolidate 9 Wing support units.
MacKay said the projects are expected bring significant economic benefits to the Gander area, including more than 225 direct employment opportunities over the course of the work.
"Our government's Canada First Defence Strategy drives a significant infrastructure plan that delivers results for the Canadian Forces," MacKay said. "These investments in infrastructure also generate economic benefits in communities across Canada and today's announcement brings good news to the Gander region."
The construction of a new 1,358 m2 purpose-built facility will replace the building that currently houses 91 CEF (a reserve heavy construction engineering unit). The aging building is no longer large enough to accommodate the growing reserve unit. Construction is expected to start in spring 2010.
The two multi-purpose facilities will be built on property leased from the Gander International Airport Authority. This project will update infrastructure and consolidate 9 Wing support units into two buildings, improving the overall effectiveness of Wing support operations. This is a two-phased project, with construction of Phase 1 expected in spring 2011, and Phase 2 in 2015.
DND holds a large number of properties 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.
MacKay announces $42.5 million in infrastructure projects for 9 Wing Gander
National Defence Minister Peter MacKay announces $42.5 million in infrastructure projects for 9 Wing Gander this morning. Photo by Andrew Robinson/Transcontinental Media
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July 7, 2009
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- Driver
- - July 2, 2010 at 15:01:57
How about announcing $42.5 million to go towards road repair and addictions treatment facilities?
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- david
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:59:34
...and as with everything - there's always a Newfie to complain about every move the government makes.
Heaven forbid the military get some money after decades of neglect. -
- david
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:57:15
Driver from Newfoundland...maybe you should be complaining to the minister of health then about your concerns instead of bashing the defense minister. Your not really solving anything, by doing so.
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- Dave
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:54:36
Good news for the military, great news for Gander. In the short-term it will mean direct jobs and related economic benefits, in the long-term, it means 9 Wing isn't going anywhere.
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- Jason
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:53:18
Dave from St. John's: It is good the buildings are getting upgraded. I don;t think 103 was ever leaving, even though it was considered. What they should consider is putting an Air Transport unit like Greenwood's there too. Then the SAR capacity could be augmented by the presence of 130's that can perform dual roles.
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- Driver
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:52:14
Donna:
The Government has to pay for peoples addictions because the economy was/is so bad here that people were leaving en masse for Fort Mac and coming home severely addicted to crack. Reason # 2,there are doctors overprescribing drugs such as OxiContin,handing them out like candy,causing everyday people to become drug addicts. If you need more reasons,I can provide them. -
- You Talkin To Me ?
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:48:26
Hey, Dave from St.John's, you're right. 9 Wing Gander isn't going anywhere. On the other hand, 5 Wing Goose bay is going nowhere and the sooner they stop weeping and gnashing their teeth over it, the better. They should give it up already and stop beating a dead horse. She's gone bys, she's gone.
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- Donna
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:43:32
To Driver, I have had rough times as well as the next person we don't have to turn to Crack and Oxy!!
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- Donna
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:42:22
The Forces need this facility updated and are an important part of our society. Why does the government have to pay for peoples addictions??????
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- .Mary
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:40:46
Great announcement, long overdue!!! This money could not have went to a better project than new infrastucture for 9 Wing Gander.
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- Driver
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:50:38
How about announcing $42.5 million to go towards road repair and addictions treatment facilities?
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- david
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:47:05
...and as with everything - there's always a Newfie to complain about every move the government makes.
Heaven forbid the military get some money after decades of neglect. -
- david
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:44:35
Driver from Newfoundland...maybe you should be complaining to the minister of health then about your concerns instead of bashing the defense minister. Your not really solving anything, by doing so.
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- Dave
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:40:23
Good news for the military, great news for Gander. In the short-term it will mean direct jobs and related economic benefits, in the long-term, it means 9 Wing isn't going anywhere.
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- Jason
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:38:16
Dave from St. John's: It is good the buildings are getting upgraded. I don;t think 103 was ever leaving, even though it was considered. What they should consider is putting an Air Transport unit like Greenwood's there too. Then the SAR capacity could be augmented by the presence of 130's that can perform dual roles.
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- Driver
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:36:24
Donna:
The Government has to pay for peoples addictions because the economy was/is so bad here that people were leaving en masse for Fort Mac and coming home severely addicted to crack. Reason # 2,there are doctors overprescribing drugs such as OxiContin,handing them out like candy,causing everyday people to become drug addicts. If you need more reasons,I can provide them. -
- You Talkin To Me ?
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:29:47
Hey, Dave from St.John's, you're right. 9 Wing Gander isn't going anywhere. On the other hand, 5 Wing Goose bay is going nowhere and the sooner they stop weeping and gnashing their teeth over it, the better. They should give it up already and stop beating a dead horse. She's gone bys, she's gone.
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- Donna
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:21:44
To Driver, I have had rough times as well as the next person we don't have to turn to Crack and Oxy!!
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- Donna
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:19:35
The Forces need this facility updated and are an important part of our society. Why does the government have to pay for peoples addictions??????
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- .Mary
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:17:00
Great announcement, long overdue!!! This money could not have went to a better project than new infrastucture for 9 Wing Gander.
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