Temporary fire paramedic station nears Waverley West home
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A new temporary fire hall is expected to be in place in Waverley West by next year, pending public feedback and council approval.
The city has found a potential home for the $3-million portable Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service facility at 110 Eaglewood Dr., where it could operate by late 2023.
The timeline comes after the public service warned earlier this year the temporary station was at risk of not arriving until as late as early 2024. It was originally expected to be delivered in late 2022.
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Mayor Scott Gillingham welcomed the progress on the modular WFPS station.
The City of Winnipeg initially expected to place the temporary facility at Kenaston Boulevard and a future portion of Bison Drive, but later determined that would conflict with the construction of the South Winnipeg Recreation Campus.
Coun. Janice Lukes (Waverley West) welcomed the new proposed site, deeming the improved emergency coverage long overdue.
“I will say it’s ridiculous that… a site was not selected (earlier), that money wasn’t in the budget for a fire station. But it is (now) and we’re proceeding with it. Why is it important? Because we’ve built a (community) the size of Brandon and we’re having to pull (service) from two other stations, and that’s not acceptable,” said Lukes.
The councillor said the “huge population” in the area requires a more efficient fire response, which the temporary station will help provide until the area’s $12.1-million permanent station is set to open in 2025.
Lukes said the Eaglewood Drive location is suitable and would offer emergency vehicles easy access to Kenaston Boulevard.
The city will hold a public information session on the proposal 7-8 p.m., Nov. 16, at École South Point School.
Mayor Scott Gillingham welcomed the progress on the modular WFPS station.
“A temporary fire hall will make sure that fire service is provided to residents of the area sooner, even in the interim, before the permanent hall is built,” Gillingham said Wednesday.
While council previously approved funding for the temporary station, its exact location still requires council approval, a city spokesperson said.
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