The federal government awarded a $121.6-million contract to Pomerleau Inc, for the construction of a new Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) facility in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Crown-owned building, located at 80 Kelsey Drive, will feature modern, accessible, purpose-built space to support the CRA’s workforce and program delivery in the region. The facility will replace the Data Tax Centre, which has reached the end of its life expectancy and will be disposed of through standard federal processes.

In line with the Buy Canadian Policy, the contract includes requirements to prioritize Canadian suppliers and materials throughout the project and will create work opportunities for local trades.

Construction on the CRA facility will begin this summer, and is expected to be completed in 2029. The design contract was previously awarded to Moriyama & Teshima Architects on November 30, 2023.

“The Canada Revenue Agency is proud to mark this important milestone. By providing our employees with a modern, accessible, and collaborative workplace, we are strengthening our ability to deliver high-quality services, support compliance, and respond to the evolving needs of Canadians,” said Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. “This investment reflects our long-term commitment to our employees, the people of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the effective delivery of public services for years to come.”