Project Oqwatn
Project Oqwatn is an expansion and modernization of St. John’s Dockyard. It will become Canada’s largest dedicated ship repair facility, with capability to repair and refit all vessels in the federal fleet (40,000+ tonne vessels). The project will add a 175 x 33m shiplift and upgrade waterfront, fabrication and vessel-servicing infrastructure. The project is in an advanced state of engineering design, with environmental review underway.
Province or territory: Yukon · Source-described stage: Advanced engineering and design, with environmental review underway · Source location: Yukon — regional placement
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Project Oqwatn is an expansion and modernization of St. John’s Dockyard. It will become Canada’s largest dedicated ship repair facility, with capability to repair and refit all vessels in the federal fleet (40,000+ tonne vessels). The project will add a 175 x 33m shiplift and upgrade waterfront, fabrication and vessel-servicing infrastructure. The project is in an advanced state of engineering design, with environmental review underway. Source-described stage: Advanced engineering and design, with environmental review underway. Location: Yukon — regional placement.
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