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Stage one of the parking “We knew we needed a solution will see the creation 8 Wing/CFB Trenton con- plan for parking and traffic of a new parking lot east of tinues to metamorphose, as flow, so we arranged for this the sunken garden in front the construction boom is lit- study, providing the compa- of the Officers’ Mess. erally changing the face of ny with our future construc- “We plan to seek the this base. tion plans to facilitate their Municipality’s approval to According to Major Phil study.” open up a new entrance off Baker, Wing Construction AECOM monitored the of Highway 2 to access this Engineering Officer, main entrances and parking new, 300-spot lot, which is numerous projects are soon lots here on base every half expected to be in place this to be launched, in addition hour and hour over a period fall,” said Maj Baker. to those already ongoing. of time and came up with And shortly after this lot But before we get to three options. The base is created, a “ped-way” (a that, let’s talk about parking, selected the third option as raised walkway over the or the lack thereof — a sub- best. highway) would be built ject that’s front and centre Maj Baker noted that as from this parking lot to the for pretty much everyone on most of the private vehicle north side. this base. parking has been eliminated For stage two, which “Yes, parking is painful along the north side hangar focuses on improving traffic right now,” noted Maj line, personnel have been flow, the main south side Baker, but relief is on the forced onto the parade entrance will be relocated be wider than the existing entrance will not be imple- the south side sports field — way. square, the largest parking from Anson Avenue to entrance to incorporate mented until after the relo- CFLAWC is set to entirely Earlier this year, the base area on the south side. The Canso Avenue, to allow for additional lanes for inspec- cation of the Canadian relocate here, along with the contracted an international parade square offers 406 an improved security pos- tion and exit.” Forces Land Advanced designated barracks. company, AECOM, with a spots, though there are ture. Maj Baker was quick to Warfare Centre barracks Construction on this new satellite office in Cobourg to times during the day that it “The new entrance will point out that this new from Canso to what is now See Construction, Page 15 8 Wing/CFB Trenton welcomes New WLEO stresses support, new Administration Officer integration and renewal by Lisa Bailey by Lisa Bailey Contact Staff Contact Staff As one who embraces inno- Lieutenant-Colonel Sean vation and teamwork, 8 Lewis can’t help but smile Wing/CFB Trenton’s new when he says “the circle is Wing Administration complete at this juncture.” Officer is in the right place. 8 Wing/CFB Trenton’s Lieutenant-Colonel recently appointed Logis- Ross Fetterly officially tics and Engineering assumed command from Officer was first posted LCol Debbie Miller on July here from 1996 to 2000 15, fulfilling his “Number with Wing Construction one request” to be posted to and Engineering. Now, as 8 Wing. the WLEO, LCol Lewis “I feel that Trenton is oversees the entire 8 Wing the most important Wing in Administration Officer.” lenges. He cited TRCIO as Logistics and Engineering the Air Force right now,” he Another reason LCol an example, with the Branch. about 150 contractors, Squadrons and organi- said. “In terms of support Fetterly said he wanted to Trenton Continuous It’s the biggest unit at 8 working to provide respon- zations reporting to the for operations we’re come to 8 Wing is because Improvement Office stood Wing, he noted, with a sive and cost effective logis- WLEO are responsible for extremely busy with all it is known as a leader and up to support continuous $30-million+ budget and tics and engineering servic- everything from communi- kinds of activities and I felt an innovator in the Air (business) improvement and about 1,000 personnel con- es in support of the Wing’s cations and meals to aircraft that would represent the Force, welcoming ideas that organizational develop- sisting of military mem- missions at home and parts and construction. biggest challenge as a Wing may help address chal- See LCol Fetterly, Page 11 bers, public servants and abroad. 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California. replace our aging Hercules ment system as well as For example, during an Upon completion, fleet. basic aircraft systems such emergency, the pilot might WO Barrett and Sgt The first Canadian air- as fuel management. ask me to run the check Walsh will be qualified to craft is expected to land in “It’s a new set of list. It is challenging but operate the C130J any- Trenton early summer of responsibilities; during also very exiting and where in the world in both 2010, with the others fol- normal ops or during an rewarding”. strategic and tactical roles. lowing at regular intervals. WING LOGISTICS & ENGINEERING PICTURE OF THE WEEK 17538-B Hwy 2 Trenton 613-392-3501 The base heating plant located on the south side of 8 Wing, uses oil and natural gas to heat steam, which is fed through under ground pipes to heat the buildings located at 8 Wing. The heating plant shuts down at the end of May each year for necessary summer maintenance. Roy Baldwin on the left and Mike Shoniker on the right are working on a heating line, as a part of this maintenance. The heating plant resumes operations on the Thanksgiving weekend, in October. August 14, 2009 The Contact 3 News LCol Lewis part of “fresh perspective,” Continued from Page 1 Right now, LCol Lewis “It’s very exciting,” he no doubt there will be here” so “people renewal itive,” he said. knowledge about integra- noted, 8 Wing is “rightly said, describing morale as new ideas and subtle is very important.” This Interacting with oth- tion and teamwork from called the engine of “very very high” as people changes in the way busi- includes non-commis- ers daily tops LCol his immediate past post- change in the Air Force” “get that Trenton is the ness is done.” sioned members, officers Lewis’ list of likes about ing as chief of the engi- as the arrival of new air- epicentre for operations Collaboration remains and public servants.