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    LAURIN Group Awarded Construction Contract for New Craigleith Fire Hall

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    The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise residents that the LAURIN Group has been awarded the construction contract for the new Craigleith Fire Hall. The LAURIN Group specializes in institutional, commercial, industrial and multi-family residential projects, and has provided construction services throughout Ontario for companies including GO Transit, Hydro One and Canada Post. Contractors from LAURIN have arrived on site and begun preparation work.

    The Town’s new Craigleith Fire Hall, located south of 796511 Grey Road 19, will be built to better serve and meet the needs of the expanding population and growth in tourism activity within the Craigleith area. It has also been designed to meet the Town’s Net Zero Emission objectives through the use of low-carbon components and finishes.

    Sustainability features of the new building include:

    • Prioritization of construction materials that have lower levels of embodied carbon and higher levels of insulation performance
    • Fully electrified HVAC systems to reduce reliance on fossil fuels
    • Renewable energy generation through the installation of solar panels
    • Water conservation and efficiency through fixtures and stormwater capture

    The facility will also feature administration and crew quarters including offices, meeting room, training area, dormitory spaces and amenities, an apparatus bay with space for up to six fire trucks, as well as support spaces for firefighter gear and hose reels and an outdoor training area.

    “We’re extremely excited to see this project move forward,” says Town of The Blue Mountains Fire Chief Stephen Conn. “This new facility will be constructed to the latest standards, ensuring that our firefighters are prepared with everything they need to service the local community for years to come.”

    Construction of the new Fire Hall was approved as part of the 2024 Town Budget, and is expected to be completed in 2027. The existing Fire Hall, located at 796338 Grey Road 19, will be retrofitted for use by the Town’s Parks & Trails and Roads & Drainage Divisions.

    To learn more about the project and to subscribe for project updates, please visit the Town’s dedicated project web page.

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    About the LAURIN Group
    The LAURIN Group is an Ontario-based construction company focused on building infrastructure that strengthens communities. Drawing on years of experience in public service projects, LAURIN takes a collaborative approach and integrates sustainable practices into every build.

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