Two key milestones have been reached for the new East Courtenay fire hall.
The City of Courtenay awarded the construction management contract to Kinetic Construction Ltd. in January, who will work with Sahuri Architecture on the final design and prepare the project for construction.
The detailed design reached the 50 per cent mark this week, which the city said is a significant step in the planning process.
“This recent progress represents exciting steps for residents and businesses on the east side of Courtenay, and for the volunteer firefighters who serve our community,” said Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells.
The fire hall will be built at 220 Waters Place and feature two double-length drive-through bays, as well as space for administration and crew support.
The building will include a dormitory, health and wellness space, a training room, washrooms, locker space and a decontamination area.
The design is modelled after a recently completed fire hall in Dashwood in Area G of the Regional District of Nanaimo.
The project is located in an area expected to see significant growth. The city said about 4,500 residents and 2,900 homes are projected to be added by 2031.
The city said the new fire hall will help maintain acceptable response times for fire suppression and rescue services and allow the number of volunteer firefighters to increase from 55 to 67.
Construction is expected to begin this summer or fall.
