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NORAD & the North · Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL

5 Wing Goose Bay modernization

Advance notice closed Aug 2026; $187M central heating plant energy contract under way. Owner, value, builders and public source, tracked by Benjamin R. Consulting.

OwnerNational Defence / Defence Construction Canada
ValueUp to $8B of long-term investment announced (April 2026)
StatusAdvance notice closed Aug 2026; $187M central heating plant energy contract under way
Built byMCW Custom Energy Solutions (heating plant)
Next milestoneProcurement projected fall 2026
What owners and contractors should watch

Northern builds run on short seasons and long supply lines.

Sealift and winter-road windows set the real schedule, permafrost drives foundation design, and local hiring and Indigenous Benefits Plans are part of how bids are evaluated.

Plan procurement a full season ahead, price logistics as a separate risk, and expect material that misses a shipping window to cost you a year.

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Source: ReNew 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.

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