Unexploded Ordnance (UXO)

Charting Unexploded Ordnance - and Canadian history

Remnants of the past are never too far from DCC's work with unexploded ordnance (UXO). We coordinate the removal of UXO, and active range clearance, at sites across the country for the Department of National Defence.

It's highly technical work, considering that a lot of time is spent dealing with artillery shells, grenades, depth charges, torpedoes, mortars and air-dropped munitions. While most UXO is found on active ranges, a significant amount is from the World War II-era. That's why studying historical documentation is an important part of the job. Often, this research reveals several clues as to what UXO specialists at DCC can expect to unearth.

Given its location on most Canadian military bases, DCC is well-positioned to provide guidance, advice, and oversight for environmental protection and stewardship, including national environmental issues, objectives, and targets.

DCC's role on behalf of the Department is to ensure that all work associated with UXO clearance is done right. This includes everything from the contracting, contract management, risk assessment, and quality assurance to evaluating the reliability of certain sites and determining contamination levels by checking against current equipment and regulatory standards.

In addition to its environmental service line, DCC is pleased to offer its contracting and contract management experience to UXO clearance, both inside and outside Canada.