July 17, 2015
In November 2014, the Government announced an additional $5.8 billion investment (Federal Infrastructure) that will continue to build and renew infrastructure across the country. The majority of this support will be delivered within the next three years. Of this investment, $5.3 billion will go towards modernizing and repairing various infrastructure assets that will provide employment opportunities in communities across Canada and support services to Canadians that in turn contribute to Canada’s long-term economic prosperity.
The Department of National Defence (DND) has received $452 million for the repair and upgrade of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) facilities. Revitalized defence infrastructure across Canada will provide the Canadian Armed Forces with the facilities they need to support troops, military families and Reserve forces, as well as to support operations at home and abroad, and to ensure the health and safety of our men and women in uniform.
DND has identified an opportunity to perform a number of improvements at its aging armouries across Canada. Over the next two years, $135 million will be invested in projects involving repairs to roofs, siding, plumbing, and heating and ventilation systems.
Quebec City: The Pointe-à-Carcy Naval Reserve complex is home to: Naval Reserve Headquarters, which coordinates the activities of 24 Naval Reserve Divisions across Canada; NCSM Montcalm, Quebec City’s Naval Reserve Division; and Canadian Forces Fleet School Quebec.
The city is also home to Les Voltigeurs de Québec, of 35 Canadian Brigade Group, a Reserve infantry unit, located at the military complex of the same name. The Saint-Malo Armoury is home to 35 Canadian Service Battalion, while the Connaught Barracks, located within the walls of the Saint-Louis Bastion in Quebec City’s old defence system, represents an important part of the military landscape.
Lévis: the armoury is home to the Régiment de la Chaudière and 6th Field Artillery Regiment, which are two Reserve unit, part of 35 Canadian Brigade Group.
Beauport: The local armoury is home to 35 Signal Regiment, a Reserve unit which provides information technology services.
Montmagny: The armoury is home to one of three batteries of the 6th Field Artillery Regiment.
