Canadian Department of National Defence
Camps Julien and Warehouse, Kabul, Afghanistan
SNC Lavalin-PAE, Kingston, Ontario
Mechron personnel were involved in the design-build services for the construction of electrical systems at two camps for the Canadian Military in Kabul, Afghanistan. In consultation with SNC Lavalin-PAE and the Canadian military on site, Mechron designed the camp power distribution system. These camps were named Camp Julien and Camp Warehouse and housed 1900 and 450 soldiers respectively. The camps required the installation of 50 km of power distribution cable, over 100 power distribution modules and 23 300-500kW generator sets and 7 separate fuel systems. Mechron personnel were instrumental in overcoming the inevitable layout and compatibility issues that arise in a new camp layout and installation in a hostile and changing environment.