Originally constructed during World War II, Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt’s A and B Jetties are nearing the end of their service life. To support the evolving operational needs of Canada’s Pacific Fleet, the Department of National Defense (DND) is replacing these critical assets with modern, versatile, and structurally sound berthing facilities.
The B‑Jetty replacement is a key component of the A and B Jetty Recapitalization Project, part of DND’s broader effort to modernize the dockyard waterfront that supports the Maritime Forces Pacific fleet. DND engaged our team as the prime consultant for this effort based on our long‑standing partnership with DND and Defense Construction Canada, particularly our leadership on the nearby Fleet Maintenance Facility (FMF) project.
We provided engineering services for the 270‑metre (886-foot) long, 26‑metre (85 foot) wide pile‑and‑deck wharf structure, drawing on multiple disciplines. Delivered during the COVID‑19 pandemic, we relied on a highly collaborative approach to overcome complex constraints while maintaining schedule and quality.
The new B‑Jetty enables berthing for the next generation of Royal Canadian Navy vessels including joint support ships and Arctic offshore patrol ships delivered through Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy. Designed for long‑term durability and resilience, the jetty incorporates sustainable materials and advanced construction techniques to withstand seismic events, climate change impacts, and potential tsunami‑related water level rise, supporting reliable naval operations for decades to come.
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