CALEDONIA—Construction is now underway on the new Fire and EMS Station in Caledonia. The new facility – located at 270 Argyle St. N. – will replace the fire hall currently located on Caithness St. W. It is scheduled for completion in 2025.
Planning for the new, combined 15,640 sq. ft. Caledonia Fire and EMS station has been ongoing since 2014 in response to projected growth and urban intensification.
The new station’s design was developed by architectural and engineering consultants G.D. Vallee Ltd. and the construction is being managed by Reid & Deleye Contractors Ltd.
The fire portion of the building is approximately 6,372 sq. ft. which includes four drive-thru style bays, a decontamination area, offices, lockers, washrooms with showers, laundry facilities, storage, and maintenance space.
The EMS portion consists of approximately 1,432 sq. ft. and two drive-thru style bays, an office, lunchroom/crew quarters, locker area, washrooms with showers, and a stock room.
There is approximately 7,836 sq. ft. of space to be shared amongst Fire and EMS staff, including a large training/meeting room, storage, a universal washroom, and space for the display of an antique fire truck.
The facility was designed with the potential to be transformed into a Net Zero building and will have the ability to be equipped with solar panels in the future.
Once the new Fire and EMS station is complete on Argyle St. N., the south side station on Kinross St. will remain in service with one fire pumper. The ambulance bay will only be used in the case of a major event.
“I appreciate the time and attention to detail that went into developing the design of this new facility,” said Haldimand County Mayor Shelley Ann Bentley. “I’m thrilled to see shovels in the ground and look forward to seeing this much-needed project in its final state.”
Jason Gallagher, Haldimand County’s Manager of Emergency Medical Services/Fire Chief, noted the significance of the project for the community and first responders.
“This new facility is an important addition to the community and the dedicated first responders who serve it,” Gallagher stated. “It’s another important step in planning for the long-term protection of our county.”
