equipment, including a tower crane, and prepared for demolition in summer 2025. Once the old structure is removed, the harbour bottom will be remediated, and another phase of underwater rock removal will begin. “As with B Jetty, the new classes of Navy ships require deeper water alongside the new jetties than the older vessels,” says Schauerte. The construction process will follow a similar approach to B Jetty, incorporating pipe piles, rebar, and concrete to create a resilient, modern facility. Looking ahead, the A/B Jetty Recapitalization Project aligns with Canada’s broader defense strategy. “With Our North Strong and Free, we are committed to providing the Canadian Armed Forces with modern, functional, and sustainable facilities,” Schauerte states. “Major infrastructure upgrades at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt, such as the A/B Jetty Recapitalization Project, enable the Royal Canadian Navy to be well equipped to carry out its work.” With the project on schedule for completion by 2031, Schauerte is optimistic about its lasting impact. “I look forward to going back to Esquimalt in a few years’ time to help cut a ribbon once again.” For more information, please visit www.dcc-cdc.gc.ca/projects/project-esquimalt 21 APR 2025 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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