Construction on a new, $7.5 million net zero fire hall for Hanover is set to begin.
A ground breaking ceremony was held Tuesday evening at the site of the new build.
Town councillors and staff were joined by residents, project contractors, fire and rescue team members for a photo to mark the occasion.
Mayor Sue Paterson says in a statement, “I am excited that construction is starting on our new fire hall that will meet the fire, emergency response, training and education needs of the department to serve our residents for at least the next 50 years.”
Paterson says the aim is to have a net zero carbon footprint, meaning the building will produce as much energy as it uses.
Fire Chief Jeff Dentinger recently told Bayshore Broadcasting News, “This is going to be a great opportunity for our firefighters and our community because we’ll have a state-of-the-art facility. We’re including some training activities within the station, and just to have the room that we don’t have presently.”
The new fire hall is being built in the business park in southeastern Hanover, near the new senior school.
The Town says the station will include renewable energy sources and energy efficient design. it will have four, double equipment bays, a drying tower, bunker gear room, universal washrooms, training room, mezzanine fire and emergency response training space, reception and fire administration areas.
Domm Construction Ltd. was awarded the construction contract and Dawley Engineering will do the design and admin work.
The goal is to complete the project in 2024.
