The new Canadian Coast Guard station in Twillingate has officially opened, following a ceremony today.
The new station was built on the site of the old RCMP Detachment in the heart of Twillingate. It’s among a number of new stations across the province, including one in Old Perlican, Trinity Bay, and a refurbished station in St. Anthony.
The new station—which cost about $8.3-million—was initiated through the federal Oceans Protection Plan to enhance the Coast Guard’s response to marine emergencies off the northeast coast of the island. Operations at the station began in May.
Depending on ice conditions, the seasonal station is expected to operate 24-hours a day from May to December.
(CCGS Conception Bay in Twillingate.)
MP Scott Simms was on hand for the opening ceremony and helped dedicate a new 19-metre lifeboat named the CCGS Conception Bay.
The Coast Guard says the station generates solar power on-site, which is expected to meet about a quarter of its annual energy requirements.
News from #NewfoundlandAndLabrador: What a day to celebrate the official opening of our new #SearchAndRescue station in Twillingate and welcome CCGS Conception Bay to our fleet! https://t.co/hgVlNYQ7J5 pic.twitter.com/6qzLIW6ekC
— Canadian Coast Guard (@CoastGuardCAN) September 11, 2020
