L -R: Doug DeMarzo (CVRD General Manager of Community Services) , Ron Schulz (Oyster River Captain), Electoral Area Director Edwin Grieve, Shannon Kelly (Construction Manager , Momentum Build), Todd Phillips (Firefighter Mount Washington), Jeff Caring (Deputy Chief Oyster River), Gary deWitt (Lieutenant Mount Washington), Allen Prescott (Project Manager, Momentum build), Chris Hounsell (Captain Mount Washington). (Photo supplied by Comox Valley Regional District)
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Mount Washington Firehall project officially breaks ground

Nathan Maley
By Nathan Maley

Construction on the new Mount Washington fire hall is officially underway. 

On May 28, the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) broke ground on the project, which has been in development since 2021 to support emergency response and community protection. 

Electoral Area C director Edwin Grieve said he is pleased to see construction begin. 

“As the community continues to grow along with increased wildfire risks, the needs for this fire hall are vital to the residents.” 

Momentum Design Build has been selected as the construction management firm for the project. 

The facility will include truck bays to store response vehicles and other firefighting equipment. 

The project is expected to be completed in the fall. 

Nathan Maley
Nathan Maley
Born and raised in Nanaimo, Nathan is passionate about sharing local stories with the communities where he grew up. When he’s not working, he can often be found on the court playing ball hockey, spending time with friends and family, or relaxing with a good movie.

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