The Canadian military’s special forces base at Dwyer Hill is being modernized in a $1.4 billion project.

Defence Minister Anita Anand announced Tuesday the initiative to construct 23 new buildings at the Dwyer Hill Training Centre or DHTC. The centre is home to the Canadian Forces special forces unit Joint Task Force 2.

The 10-year construction project will meet JTF2’s long-term growth, training, and high-readiness operational needs, according to the Canadian Forces.

Work includes replacing 89 ageing and temporary structures with 23 new facilities; renovating seven buildings; and upgrading the site’s utilities.

Approximately 2,000 jobs will be created throughout the project, with as many as 250 to 300 people working on-site during peak construction periods, according to the federal government. Construction is set to begin in May.

The unit’s training and operations will continue on-site while this work is underway, according to the Canadian Forces.

New or renovated buildings will include modern office, operations and technical shop spaces, as well as a new range, training, warehouse, medical, accommodations, access control, kitchen, mess, ammunition, equipment and vehicle storage facilities.

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