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PROJECTS
BARRIE FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES STATION #1
Barrie, Ontario
Located in the heart of Barrie, the new Station #1 will be an open, welcoming community-focused building that celebrates the tradition and pride of the fire service while embracing the future. The building shall be a model of sustainable design and support the department’s dedication to saving lives and commitment to community service. The new building will sit on a brownfield site where the old Dunlop Arena was demolished as part of the scope of work. Wood trusses were salvaged from the old rink and will be re-used in the new design. The main floor of the design includes 5 drive-through bays, SCBA room, laundry, two dorm rooms, men’s and women’s lockers, exercise room, kitchen, dining room, lounge, platoon chiefs office, training classroom, Barrie Fire Department offices and a small heritage space. The second floor houses the Emergency Communications centre which includes a dispatch area, communications offices as well as the fire chief and deputy fire chief offices. The building, which is currently under construction, is targeting LEED Gold certification.
Architectural Credit
Salter Pilon Architecture in association with Lett Architects
Client
City of Barrie
Completion
Spring 2011
Gross Floor Area
38,600 sq. ft.
Construction Cost
$12 million
Consultants
Ravens Engineering Inc., Structural
Smith and Andersen Consulting, Mechanical
Smith and Andersen Consulting, Electrical
Skelton Brumwell and Associates, Civil
Basterfield & Associates, Landscape
General Contractor
Vanbots Construction
