(Title Photo Contributed By Christian Herridge)
The shovels have hit the ground for a new fire hall in Blockhouse.
Construction is underway by Parsons ICF of Italy Cross to build a new energy efficient and accessible station.
It will cost just over $800,000.
Chief Paula MacDonald says their existing station has issues with its roof and floor that would cost a lot to fix.
“When we did our homework, we discovered that it really would be more efficient to start with a new building as opposed to spending all those dollars on an old building and still have it as non-wheelchair accessible.”
MacDonald expects if all goes right, the new station will be built in eight months.
Fundraising and ratepayers tax dollars are covering the cost of the facility.
