The audit, recently published on the department’s website, concludes that the risk of electrical outages, sewer backups and other service disruptions at military bases is set to increase. OTTAWA—A National Defence audit has found many of Canada’s military bases are falling apart because of chronic underspending on the maintenance, repair and replacement of sewers, roads and electrical, heating and drinking water systems. The money will go toward armouries, aircraft hangars, naval jetties and military housing, rather than the basic utilities needed to operate military bases. In 2008, defence officials set a number of spending targets with regards to replacing as well as maintaining and repairing existing infrastructure. The auditors said military commanders could make a case for more funding if they had the proper information.

Source: thestar October 02, 2016 18:45 UTC