More than $330M in construction on the horizon for CF (maybe)....

[The Bread Guy]

.... according to these public tender postings:

• Wanted:  Initial contact with industry to help build a "Health Services Centre" at Edmonton Garrison - contract value ~$53.5M
• Wanted:  Initial contact with industry to help build an "Accommodation Facility" at CFB Borden - contract value ~$34M
• Wanted:  Initial contact with industry to help build an "Health Services Centre" at CFB Petawawa - contract value ~$27M
• Wanted:  Initial contact with industry to help build "medical and dental clinic" at St. Jean - contract value ~$25M

 

[Brasidas]

What's wrong with the current MIR in Edmonton?

 

[MJP]

What's wrong with the current MIR in Edmonton?

The CDUs are a bunch of interconnected trailers.  The main building is fine but the CDUs are cramped and were only suppose to be an interim measure until a permenant facility was made.

 

[Brasidas]

The CDUs are a bunch of interconnected trailers.  The main building is fine but the CDUs are cramped and were only suppose to be an interim measure until a permenant facility was made.

So this is an extension, replacing the trailers?

 

[MJP]

So this is an extension, replacing the trailers?

Sorry man I don't have a clue how they are doing the construction.  I just know the CDU trailers were a short term solution.

 

[Ludoc]

A few years ago I was on a tasking with a WO from CE. He said the plan was to build a new building in the field between LdSH and 1 Sigs. All the little flags/rods in the end of the field closest to 1 Field Amb were, apparently, "soil testing markers."

 

[Tibbson]

I believe it's for a whole new facility.  Before I left Edmonton a few years ago we had been conducting a feasibility study towards moving the MPs, JAG, RMP and Public Affairs into the hospital building once a new one is built for the med folks.  Whether that is still the plan or not....

 

[Colin Parkinson]

hhmmm must be an election year

 

[dapaterson]

hhmmm must be an election year

So, you think DND is organized enough to turn something like this around for an election?

More likely this was for the 2006 election, and is only getting approved now...

 

[kratz]

So, you think DND is organized enough to turn something like this around for an election?

More likely this was for the 2006 election, and is only getting approved now...

Sadly your comment may be too true.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

So, you think DND is organized enough to turn something like this around for an election?

More likely this was for the 2006 election, and is only getting approved now...

When has that stopped the CPC from "re-announcing" a project  8)

 

[Sigs Pig]

A few years ago I was on a tasking with a WO from CE. He said the plan was to build a new building in the field between LdSH and 1 Sigs. All the little flags/rods in the end of the field closest to 1 Field Amb were, apparently, "soil testing markers."

This is quite large...
"construct a two-storey plus penthouse Health Services Centre with a building area of 6,120 m2 and a gross floor area of 13,442 m2. "

That could be a footprint of 150m x 40m

ME

 

[The Bread Guy]

MOAR work on the way!

“ADVANCE PROCUREMENT NOTICE, ST-HUBERT DETACHMENT, CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW ARMOURY ST-HUBERT (QC)  …. This project is for the construction of a new Armory, with an approximate surface area of 8,825 square meters, the renovation of a building with an approximate surface area of 880 square meters and the demolition of a shed with an approximate surface area of 5,415 square meters …. The estimated value for this project is above $25 M. ….”

 

[The Bread Guy]

Still MORE construction on the horizon ....

"CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BUILDING FOR THE EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL SQUADRON AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CLIMATE-CONTROLLED INDOOR VEHICLE GARAGE 5TH CANADIAN DIVISION SUPPORT BASE GAGETOWN, NB .... Construction of a new 3,889 m2 building for the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Squadron to accommodate the administrative, instructional, and climate-controlled warehouse spaces. The controlled warehouse area will include workshop space, a x-ray radiographic facility, and storage areas for operational and logistical stock, such as spare parts for the specialty equipment. The project will also include the construction of a new 1,114 m2 climate-controlled indoor vehicle garage to house and provide training opportunities on the Expedient Route Opening Capability vehicles .... The project estimated cost is in the order of $22,700,000. It is anticipated that this procurement will be initiated in September 2015.  This is conditional on the project receiving approval to proceed by the DND ...."

I highlighted the bit in yellow because all the projects in this thread contain the same caveat.

 

[The Bread Guy]

This one wasn't on buyandsell.gc.ca that I could find, but let the announcements begin!

The Honourable Julian Fantino, Associate Minister of National Defence today announced support for 4 Wing Cold Lake, to improve and expand critical infrastructure for the Canadian Armed Forces. Through this investment, 4 Wing Cold Lake will see the construction of a new Health Services Centre, to improve the efficiency of health care delivery, as well improvements to military housing, to modernize and repair housing units. Repairs will also be made to the 4 Wing airfield, the home of the Canadian fighter pilot.

Quick Facts

• These federal infrastructure investments will build and renew infrastructure across the country, as announced by Prime Minister Harper in November 2014.
• These federal infrastructure investments will build and renew infrastructure across the country, as announced by Prime Minister Harper in November 2014.
• The improvements at 4 Wing Cold Lake represent a total investment of approximately $45.7 million in infrastructure.

(....)

Stand by for more?

 

[The Bread Guy]

Stand by for more?

Yup!

The Honourable Julian Fantino, Associate Minister of National Defence, today announced support for 17 Wing Winnipeg to improve critical infrastructure for the Canadian Armed Forces. Through this investment, 17 Wing Winnipeg will see repairs and the renovation of military housing, the repair of hangar doors and the replacement of sewers and roadways over the next two years.

Quick Facts

• The federal infrastructure investments, announced by Prime Minister Harper in November, 2014, will build and renew infrastructure across the country, creating jobs and economic prosperity for local communities.
• The Department of National Defence has received $452 million for the repair and upgrade of Canadian Armed Forces facilities.
• The improvements at 17 Wing Winnipeg represent a total investment of approximately $13.1 million in infrastructure.

(....)

More here.

 

[The Bread Guy]

A bit more work on the horizon ....

This project is for the construction of an Armoury located in Ste-Foy, (QC), with a surface area of approximately 4,000 square meters, a non-heated building of approximately 25 square meters and a parking lot for civilian vehicles and military vehicles. The project includes also the demolition of 42 housing units and 2 garages. Work will be made in order to meet the Silver LEED standard .... The contractor will be required to build the facility, including all site work, commissioning and trials required for user delivery and to demolish the 42 housing units and 2 garages.  The estimated value for this project is approximately 14M$.  It is anticipated that this procurement will be initiated in summer 2015. This is conditional on the project receiving approval to proceed by the DND ....

 

[GAP]

Hmmm....we just added a 6,000 square foot addition, complete with outside semi trailer parking, heated (floor & radiant ) for a little over 500K. This does not include land purchase, which I assume this does not either.

 

[captloadie]

Ah, but did you have demolish anything to do that? Taking old shit down is the real moneymaker these days I think. All that "remediation" that the contractor needs to do.

 

[dapaterson]

Hmmm....we just added a 6,000 square foot addition, complete with outside semi trailer parking, heated (floor & radiant ) for a little over 500K. This does not include land purchase, which I assume this does not either.

4000 square meters = 43000 square feet.  That's just over 7 times the size of the job you had done. Plus demolition. And this is a combination of space, not a warehouse; there will be some storage, classrooms, offices, gym, drill hall, messes... so there is likely increased cost for some finishes, increased cost for the IM/IT footprint, costs for security systems...

Plus, DND is starting to get religion abotu contractors having security clearances, which increases costs to defence as well.