Dwyer Hill Training Centre

Rank 2025

61

Image Credit: CANSOFCOM

Industry Sector: Buildings

Project Type: Military

Project Value: $1.4 billion

Funding Source: Public

Province: Ontario

City / Region: Ottawa

Estimated End Date of Substantial Completion: 2034

The Department of National Defence is investing in a $1.4 billion (taxes included), 10-year infrastructure project to upgrade facilities at the Dwyer Hill Training Centre (DHTC) in Ottawa. This investment will provide the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) with the modern infrastructure needed to support their training and operations. This project will provide more than 100,000 2m of purpose-built space to meet CANSOFCOM’s long-term growth, training, and high-readiness operational needs. Work includes replacing 89 aging and temporary structures with 23 new facilities; renovating seven buildings; and upgrading the site’s utilities.

Project Owner: Department of National Defence

Project/Construction Manager: EllisDon Corporation (Construction Manager)

Other Key Players: Hanscomb (cost consultant)

Management Consultants: Defence Construction Canada (Contract Managemen); Colliers Project Leaders (Project Management Services)

Architect Names: GRC Cohos

2024 Rank: 56