Gap Filler Detail

1962 – National Archives of Canada

S949-105 TD2240 (CCE)

14 Sep 62

Min (3)

COR

Status of Construction
Gap Filler Radar Stations, Various

The status of construction at the various Gap Filler Radar Stations is listed on the attached Appendices "A", "B", "C" and "D". Until detailed reports are received for individual stations, it is impossible to provide the information requested on a complete site-by-site basis. The stations have been grouped according to their approximate overall average but individual percentages for line items will vary. The time required to complete the construction is also an approximate number of months after approval of the DND-8 to DCL. When an individual site is complete will depend on how quickly DCL renegotiates and individual contract and how quickly a contractor resumers construction.

The problem, which we will be confronted with as the result of the derferment of the programme, are as follows:

  1. Completion of outstanding work

  2. Preparation of plans and specifications covering outstanding work.

  3. Renegotiation ofr tender call for small or large contracts to complete the construction

  4. Repair of damage or deterioration to acces road, building site, buildings and equipment, which may involve additional field survey and design work by our consulting engineers.

  5. Return of materials to sites, which are being stored at RCAF stations.

(RB Whiting) A/C
CCE
2-8702

PS Land acquisition is either completed or nearing completion on all 45 sites.

(RB Whiting) A/C
CCE

APPENDIX "A" to
S949-105 TD2240 (CCE)
dated 14 Sep 62

Sites: Algonquin Park, Belleterre, Elliot Lake, Formosa Relocated, Lac Ste Marie, Nicolet, Scotch Settlement relocated, St Joseph, Timmins, Tobermory

Progress of Construction - 95%

Description of Construction Completed:

  1. Access Road - 90%

  2. Building Site - 90%

  3. Tower Foundations - 100%

  4. Radar Building - 95%

  5. Power & Accommodation Building - 95%

  6. Fuel Oil Storage Facilities - 95%

  7. Security Fencing - 100%

  8. Electrical Grounding System - 95%

Description of work to be Completed:

  1. Access Road - final gravelling and shaping, repair of damage to surface, ditches and culverts

  2. Building Site - final grading and cleanup

  3. Radar Building - final electrical and mechanical work

  4. Power & Accommodation Building - installation of diesel alternator set and associated equipment, final electrical, mechanical and plumbing work.

  5. Fuel Oil Storage Facilities - final piping

  6. Electrical Grounding System - final testing

  7. Commercial Power Line and Transformers

Time Required to Complete Construction: three (3) months from approved DND-8 to DCL

Status of Contracts: Terminated at above stage of completion