February 3, 2015 - Moncton, New Brunswick
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Regional Minister for PEI, announced today a 15-year lease has been awarded to a Charlottetown company to construct a new centre for Canadian Coast Guard operations on PEI.
The contract for an Integrated Service Centre for the Coast Guard was awarded to A.P.M. Landmark Inc. following a public tendering process advertised in October, 2014. The centre will be located on John Yeo Drive in Charlottetown, next to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ Area Office.
The contract, negotiated by Public Works and Government Services Canada on behalf of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, includes the possibility of two additional lease periods of five years each.
“This contract is just another example of our Government’s commitment to ensure the safety of our mariners. It will allow Coast Guard employees to work efficiently to provide essential safety, security and environmental protection services to the fishing industry and all mariners. This contract also means jobs and economic opportunities during the construction and for maintenance of the building for PEI.”
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Regional Minister for PEI
“Public Works and Government Services Canada is committed to supporting our government colleagues in delivering the best possible service to Canadians and in a manner that provides the best possible value for Canadians. Through this lease, Canadian Coast Guard staff in Charlottetown, P.E.I., will be consolidated from four locations to one and will benefit from a new and modern workspace.”
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada
Sophie Doucet
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
613-992-3474
Krista Petersen
Communications Advisor
Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Gulf Region
506-851-7171
Krista.Petersen@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
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