Gap Filler Detail

7 Sep 61

Minister

1. The attached submission to Treasury Board seeks approval to construct 7 additional Gap Filler Radar sites at an estimated cost of $861,000.00.
2. The Cabinet at its 9 Dec 58 meeting agreed to cost sharing proposals whereby the RCAF would be responsible for the construction aspects of the Joint USAF/RCAF Air Defence (Ground) Programme, while the USAF would provide the necessary technical equipment.
3. Implementation and scheduling of this programme has been set forth in a USAF/RCAF approved CADIN Document Issue 2 dated 1 May 61. This document states a requirement for a total of 45 Gap Filler Radars.
4. Treasury Board Minute 569202 dated 29 Sep 60 amended previous Gap Filler approvals to include 38 Gap Filler sites at a total estimated cost of $8,076,000.00. The submission requesting this approval indicated that a further submission would be made for the remaining (i.e. Total 45) sites as soon as engineering studies are completed.
5. Cost estimates include radar and power buildings, tower foundations, site development, water and sewage, fuel storage, fencing and access road.
6. Site locations, BOD’s and cost estimated areas follows:

Total - $861,000

7. Negotiations for land acquisition are being undertaken by DOT. Funds for property requirements have been provided in primary 80(1961-62).
8. The estimate of $861,000 has been checked by the appropriate RCAF authorities and is considered reasonable and accurate.
9. The Chief of the Air Staff recommends.
10. I recommend.

(EB Armstrong)
Deputy Minister