If you live in Eastern Passage, it’s a chance to have your say on a $65 million military testing site planned for the area.

The facility would be built around Hartlen Point, N.S. on property owned by the Department of National Defence.

It will be used as a testing grounds for new warships.

In total, 15 new Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) ships will be built for the Royal Canadian Navy. The new fleet will upgrade and replace the capabilities of the current Halifax-class frigates and retired Iroquois-class destroyers. Money to build the facility was included multibillion-dollar federal shipbuilding contract.

It is estimated that more than 10,000 jobs will be created or maintained throughout the 25-year construction period of the combat ships, and the project is expected to sustain almost 350 jobs in the Halifax region throughout the various construction phases.

Once complete, the facility will be home to 120 full-time staff, including members of the RCN, DND employees and contractors.

Link and phone numbers for virtual participation:

Link: hhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/2406191511?pwd=ZEl0S21KVHl2TlV6SjNvM2NvUWNGQT09

Phone numbers:

+1 647 558 0588 (Ontario)
+1 778 907 2071 (British Columbia)
+1 780 666 0144 (Alberta)
+1 204 272 7920 (Manitoba)
+1 438 809 7799 (Quebec)
+1 587 328 1099 (Alberta)
+1 647 374 4685 (Ontario)
833 955 1088 Canada Toll-free
833 958 1164 Canada Toll-free
855 703 8985 Canada Toll-free

Meeting ID: 240 619 1511
Passcode: 112233

You can attend the meeting in-person or online, which will be held at the Hartlen Golf Club at 6:30 p.m. Should you be interested in registering to participate in-person or online, please contact Keelan Green at rsvp@prospectus.ca.