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approach, and the contractor, Bird Construction, has
put a lot of effort at the beginning of the process to
prepare the design drawings—but at the same time,
they’ve been able to get some of the work done as a
parallel activity.
Work was completed well before the delivery of the
helicopters.

Project: Continuing the
DEW Line Cleanup
This project showcases how a DCC-staffed project
management office seamlessly integrates all the DCC
service lines—contracting, construction services,
environmental services, real property support and
program management—and thus enhances the overall
service to DND.
A key player in the project since its beginning in 1995,
DCC has coordinated not only its own service lines
but also consultant expertise including engineering,
scientific, archaeological and biophysical support.
DCC’s role in monitoring the landfills for 25 years will
continue until 2036.
As the DEW Line Cleanup project continued through the
2000s, the 2007–08 season marked a significant mile-
stone—the completion of the site investigation phase.
With DND responsible for the environmental cleanup
of 21 former Arctic radar stations, DCC continues to
provide its client with project and contract management
through a dedicated project management office in Ottawa.
Associate Project Manager Steve Poaps explained in
2007 that the project was DCC’s first foray into large-
scale project management support, and has proved a
very successful model:
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