The radar station was located some 11 miles east of the town on the edge of the point at Cape Makkovik, Labrador, at an altitude of about 1500 feet. It took about two years to build. They had to blast a road to the hill and helicopters were used during the construction period to bring in supplies.
There was one large building which was a combined facility for everything that was needed by the people that worked there. This building included the radar area, living quarters and the diesel which provided the required electricity. The radar equipment had a radome for protection from the elements.
The site was only operational for about two or three years. It was staffed by about 40-45 GI's and about 10 civilians during its operational days. Almost everything was left behind when the base closed down and I was hired to be the caretaker for about 11 months. The remains were eventually dismantled in the 60's and all of the parts were shipped out. Nothing remains today - with the exception of the cement blocks that were once used as a base for the buildings.
-- James R Andersen, Sr. - Resident, Makkovik, Labrador - February 21, 1998