I thought I would pass on the status of the former CFB Chilliwack for all those who have passed through the base over the past 50 years. I'm sure many memories are held by many.
There have been a lot of changes to the area. Lets start:
1. Canex, both base chapels, Dental Clinic, Medical Clinic, Guardhouse, Power plant, and all the old quarters for jr. ranks have all been torn down and removed.
2. The old CFOCS and drill hall (and a couple of other buildings) are now the RCMP Training Academy for E Division. The old ammo dump is now a driving track for RCMP.
3. The old base HQ is now the Canadian campus for the University of Peking. The first students will arrive from PRC this summer.
4. The rest of the military side of the base (except for the museum/old theatre, Bas Tpt and Base Supply) was sold to the province as a "Education Park', - it will be developed this year as part of the Fraser Valley University.
5. The base recreation centre has been sold to the city, who will tear down down the old swimming pool and build a new one. The Rec centre will be come apart of the new Garrison Crossing Community Center.
6. About 70% of the PMQs have been torn down or remodeled. Most have been moved with new roads built to re-configure the area for the 'Garrison Crossing' community plan. They are being sold (at $300K +) as they come on the market - price seems to be no problem.
7. There is a new and large shopping plaza planned for construction in the fall of 2007 (behind where the Medical/Dental Clinics were located).
8. The 1CER HQ building still remains the HQ for th ASU. This week a Press Release announced that the Reserve Engineer Sqn is moving fro Abbotsford to Chwk (probably the old Base Transport building).
9. The 1000 yd rifle range and small arms ranges in Vedder have been cleared and sold. There are two sub-divisions and a brand new High school where the ranges were.
Vedder Crossing which surrounds the former CFB has grown 10 fold since the base was closed. Many old soldiers will not recognize the area. There are two new shopping plazas and a large number of businesses in the area. Housing has also exploded in the area.
I hope that brings many of you up date on whats happening in Chwk.
There have been a lot of changes to the area. Lets start:
1. Canex, both base chapels, Dental Clinic, Medical Clinic, Guardhouse, Power plant, and all the old quarters for jr. ranks have all been torn down and removed.
2. The old CFOCS and drill hall (and a couple of other buildings) are now the RCMP Training Academy for E Division. The old ammo dump is now a driving track for RCMP.
3. The old base HQ is now the Canadian campus for the University of Peking. The first students will arrive from PRC this summer.
4. The rest of the military side of the base (except for the museum/old theatre, Bas Tpt and Base Supply) was sold to the province as a "Education Park', - it will be developed this year as part of the Fraser Valley University.
5. The base recreation centre has been sold to the city, who will tear down down the old swimming pool and build a new one. The Rec centre will be come apart of the new Garrison Crossing Community Center.
6. About 70% of the PMQs have been torn down or remodeled. Most have been moved with new roads built to re-configure the area for the 'Garrison Crossing' community plan. They are being sold (at $300K +) as they come on the market - price seems to be no problem.
7. There is a new and large shopping plaza planned for construction in the fall of 2007 (behind where the Medical/Dental Clinics were located).
8. The 1CER HQ building still remains the HQ for th ASU. This week a Press Release announced that the Reserve Engineer Sqn is moving fro Abbotsford to Chwk (probably the old Base Transport building).
9. The 1000 yd rifle range and small arms ranges in Vedder have been cleared and sold. There are two sub-divisions and a brand new High school where the ranges were.
Vedder Crossing which surrounds the former CFB has grown 10 fold since the base was closed. Many old soldiers will not recognize the area. There are two new shopping plazas and a large number of businesses in the area. Housing has also exploded in the area.
I hope that brings many of you up date on whats happening in Chwk.