OwnerNational Defence / Defence Construction Canada
Value$525M for the two squadron facilities (with Bagotville); nearly $4B more for fighter capability at Cold Lake (Oct 2026)
StatusModified design-build; facilities planned for 2031, per the Auditor General
Built byEllisDon
What owners and contractors should watch
Air base projects mix secure, operational and airside work.
Expect facility security clearance requirements for bidders and their workers, airside access rules that slow deliveries and inspections, and long-lead items such as hangar doors, fuel systems and aircraft support equipment.
Build security screening time and airside phasing into the schedule from day one, and treat long-lead procurement as its own critical path.
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Source: Defence Construction Canada · Updated October 27, 2026. Values and dates are as published by the owner or in the cited source. Benjamin R. Consulting is not involved in this project. Spotted an update? Tell us.