Ballast Base
Canada Post / 2013![](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9bc832df3c14a69c2a2c6514c5847aa091499e363d3e2f71c61c0020ede8bc5d/base-photo.jpg)
In 2013, Canada Post was redeveloping the community mailbox program with new equipment that could be deployed all across Canada. This new base design provided a solution when rapid deployment was needed or a challenging installation was encountered. The design had to consider all unique installation circumstances across Canada.
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The development spanned a year and involved mutiple parties, including the National Research Council, who conducted a wind tunnel test on the design.
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While the plans to completely change Canada’s delivery approach changed, this has remained in use today, a testament to its design.