Groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the new East Courtenay Fire Hall. Image provided by City of Courtenay.
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Contracts finalized for new East Courtenay Fire Hall, construction to begin this summer

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

The City of Courtenay says contracts have been finalized for the new East Courtenay Fire Hall, with construction set to begin this summer.

The city says Kinetic Construction will lead construction of the new fire hall, which is expected to open by the end of 2027.

The facility is expected to improve emergency response times in a growing area of the city, increase volunteer firefighter capacity and operate as a fully electric, zero-carbon building.

The project’s estimated cost is $14 million, down from the original $14.7 million estimate after savings were identified during planning, design and procurement.

“This new hall means more volunteers from a growing part of the City, faster response for residents when it matters most, and a facility built to the highest seismic and training standards for firefighters in our community,” said Courtenay fire chief Kurt MacDonald. “We’ve been looking forward to this project for a long time.”

The new facility will be located at 220 Waters Place near Lerwick and Ryan roads.

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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