The Town of Hanover has broken ground on the site where a new net zero fire hall will be built.
Members of town council and staff, community members, and local firefighters were at a special ground breaking ceremony on the evening of October 3. Mayor Sue Paterson was joined by project representatives for a photo to mark the digging in and start of construction on the $7.5 million firehall project.
The new Hanover Fire Hall is being built in the Hanover Business Park, which is located in the southeast area of town. It will feature renewable energy sources and is designed to be a net zero facility, with four double equipment bays, drying tower, bunker gear room, universal washroom / shower areas, training room, mezzanine fire and emergency response training amenity space, reception and fire administration areas.
The project is being built by Domm Construction Ltd. with engineering design being done by Dawley Engineering. It's estimated the new Hanover Fire Hall will be ready in late 2024.
“I am excited that construction is starting on our new fire hall that will meet the fire, emergency response, training and education needs of the department to serve our residents for at least the next 50 years," stated Mayor Paterson. “In addition, with a focus on design, functionality and climate action, the facility is aiming to achieve a net zero carbon footprint, meaning the building will produce as much energy as it uses.”