Esquimalt Harbour Projects - Information

A/B Jetty Recapitalization Project

The A/B Jetty Recapitalization Project will replace the existing ship berthing facilities known as “A” Jetty and “B” Jetty which are over 75-years-old and past their intended service life. The new jetties will be larger, modern and more versatile to accommodate the Navy’s current and future ships. In coordination with these jetty upgrades, DND is remediating contaminated seabed areas beneath each jetty through the Esquimalt Harbour Remediation Project.

Current Status: Existing “B” Jetty was demolished, and remediation and site preparation work are complete. Construction of the new “B” Jetty is underway.

A/B Jetty Recapitalization Project Video

Small Boat Float Project (ML Floats)

The Small Boat Float Project will provide three new floating jetties for smaller vessels at the CFB Esquimalt Dockyard. These new jetties will replace the function of the existing Motor Launch (ML) Floats, which are nearing the end of their useful life. Remediation of contaminated sediments in the project area was completed during the Constance Cove Remediation Project prior to construction.

Current Status: Construction is underway.

Anticipated Timeline: 2017 – 2021.

Esquimalt Harbour Remediation Project

The Esquimalt Harbour Remediation Project is addressing historical contamination that has accumulated in the harbour seabed after almost 200 years of commercial, military, and industrial use. This project is removing contaminated sediments from six areas of the harbour where DND operates – “A” Jetty, “B” Jetty, “C” Jetty, “ML” Floats, “Y” Jetty, and Lang Cove – to provide a healthier, more diverse habitat for marine life.

Current Status: Remediation was completed in 2020.