Today, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, participated in a groundbreaking ceremony at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton to mark the start of construction on a major infrastructure project that will support the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability (STTC) project.
Through an investment of $850 million, the Department of National Defence (DND) is moving forward with significant upgrades and additional infrastructure for the Main Operating Base (MOB) - East at CFB Trenton. These critical infrastructure upgrades will support the arrival and long-term operation of up to seven CC-330 Husky aircraft at CFB Trenton, while a second MOB under development in Edmonton will be able to support up to three and the creation of up to 1,000 jobs in the Trenton and Belleville area.
This first phase of construction, expected to continue into 2026, includes resurfacing the existing runway, aprons and taxiways. Preparations are also underway for the construction of a new two-bay hangar, training facility, fuel depot, and ramp extension. All required construction for the project, including fuelling and defuelling infrastructure, training facilities, and cargo and passenger processing infrastructure is anticipated to be completed by 2033.
