The Navy dockyards in Esquimalt are getting a multi-million dollar facelift. The Department of National defence says the Jetty's were never designed to accommodate modern warships, so they have awarded a $55.45 million contract for the demolition of the outdated jetty.
Pomerleau Inc. from Surrey, B.C., will demolish the existing B jetty as part of a $781-million recapitalization project at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt.
The defence department says both A and B jetties will eventually be demolished.
The outdated jetties have served the Royal Canadian Navy for more than 70 years. The New Docks will serve modern frigates joining the navy fleet from 2018 to 2040.
The demolition and rebuilding of jetty A will start once the new jetty B is operational.