July 2022 progress update:
Building is operational and Fire Department is moving in. There is continued deficiency and fine tuning works over the following months however the building is operational for both the Squamish Fire Department and Emergency Operations Centre.
Background
The District of Squamish built a new Fire Hall, Emergency Operations Centre and administration building on the site of the current Alex Munro Fire Hall #1 in Valleycliffe.
A temporary fire hall at the intersection of Guilford and Clarke Drives ensured continued fire protection during construction of the new building. In conjunction with the hospital, additional parking spaces were created to manage parking demand in the area.
Key highlights of the plan for the new fire hall include:
View the information boards from the open house.
Please see the Valleycliffe Fire Hall Form and Character report to Council for full details.
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The builder is pushing hard to get the roof on. Some interior finishes have begun. Work remains on time with completion scheduled this April.
Many District’s facilities may require replacement or upgrade/expansion to meet the community's needs
Fire Hall #2 will be rebuilt at its current location as a smaller hall to house apparatus and equipment.
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