Brant-Brantford paramedics are getting a new home.
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New headquarters for the Brant-Brantford Paramedic Services will be built on Savannah Oaks Drive in Brantford, County of Brant officials have announced Friday.
The site has been secured through long-term lease agreements with GrandBridge Energy Inc. and its affiliate company GrandBridge Solutions Inc.
“This is a critical investment in our emergency services,” Brant-Brantford Paramedic Services Chief Russell King said in a statement. “By expanding and modernizing our paramedic headquarters, we are ensuring that paramedic services has the resources and infrastructure it needs to continue providing excellent care to the Brant-Brantford community.”
Located near the Brantford-Brant County border, the new headquarters will include a retrofit of an existing 27,448-square-foot vacant office space and construction of a new 28,524-square-foot garage.
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Working with GrandBridge Energy will help ensure that energy efficiency is considered in the design of the renovations and the new garage construction, county officials say.
Construction is expected to begin soon, with the administration office set to be completed by mid 2025 and the new garage in 2026.
The projected $2.5-million estimated annual cost for the headquarters and garage facilities will be shared by the province, city and county.
“As an essential service provider, we share the County of Brant’s commitment to investing in critical infrastructure to support the communities we serve,” Sarah Hughes, president and CEO of GrandBridge Energy said in a statement.
The new headquarters will provide needed space for the administration, training, and operational functions of the paramedic service. It will consolidate the service’s garage, community paramedicine, and administrative operations under one roof, ensuring more efficient service delivery and improved communication among staff.
County officials say the new facility is part of a broader strategic initiative to enhance emergency preparedness and response in the county and city.
The paramedic services provides emergency response to city and county residents.
The service has 125 primary and advanced care paramedics, and support staff with services delivered from stations in Brantford, Cainsville and Paris.
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