Mount Washington will get an upgraded emergency response station for residents and visitors.
The Comox Valley Regional District announced construction on the Mount Washington Fire Hall will begin in spring 2026.
Electoral Area C Director Edwin Grieve said he is excited to see the plans move forward.
“The Mount Washington Mountain Centre and subsequent fire hall are a testament to the need for community support in that area in providing community amenities while developing a proper emergency response station for residents and visitors up on Mount Washington.”
Construction will include truck bays to store response vehicles and other firefighting equipment.
The CVRD took possession of the building in February and has used the space as a training ground for volunteer firefighters, a community gym, group accommodations for sport and extracurricular activities, a reunion and wedding venue, and a meeting room rental for fitness and educational purposes.
Staff are working with the CVRD recreation department to maximize the Mountain Centre’s use to help reduce service costs over time.
Funding to purchase and complete construction of the fire hall comes from short-term debt, Community Works Funds from the Union of B.C. Municipalities, and the B.C. government’s Growing Communities Fund.
