The Saint John Coast Guard centre is getting a new integrated Services building and a new hangar as well.
Saint John-Rothesay MP Wayne Long made the announcement on Thursday that the federal government is investing a total of just under $9 million in the facilities.
$9.0 Million for new Coast Guard Facilities! Big win for Saint John – Rothesay! pic.twitter.com/kE9yYNt4Wi
— Wayne Long (@WayneLongSJ) November 15, 2018
The integrated services centre will give allow for more room for offices, workshops, storage and maintenance areas.
The new Hangar will have office space, workshop area and a large landing apron for one of the new 15 Bell 429 light-lift choppers under the Coast Guard renewal plan.
The money will go towards 15-year leases for these two properties.
