The City of Timmins is moving forward with plans to construct a new fire hall that will serve as a modern, safe, and efficient facility for the Timmins Fire Department. City Council has awarded a 4-year contract for architectural and engineering services to Salter Pilon Architecture Inc. in the amount of $1,871,560.
A new fire hall will help address operational and infrastructure challenges at the City’s existing facility on Cedar St. S., including limited size and an outdated layout that restricts the department’s ability to add and deploy critical firefighting vehicles and equipment.
“A new fire hall will help the Timmins Fire Department meet the growing needs of the community and continue to deliver high-quality emergency services,” said Fire Chief Scott Atkinson.
The intention is to provide a state-of-the-art station that can accommodate vehicles and specialized equipment, with dedicated training space, and modern ventilation and decontamination areas to protect firefighter health.
The project is planned over the next four years, with completion anticipated in 2028. Work will begin this year with geotechnical investigation and feasibility studies, followed by site selection, design, tendering, construction management, and final commissioning phases.