Brighton council has taken another step toward the construction of a new shared emergency services facility for Brighton Fire and Rescue and Northumberland County Paramedics.
The current fire hall on Elizabeth Street is 55 years old and staff say it no longer meets the operational needs of the municipality or emergency responders.
The proposal calls for a new 24,000 square foot shared emergency services building to be constructed on the existing Elizabeth Street site. The facility would serve both Brighton Fire and Rescue and Northumberland County Paramedics.
Before that, the municipality also plans to build a smaller sub-station south of the railway tracks. Officials say that location would improve emergency response coverage and provide additional space for firefighter training.
The total cost of the combined project is currently estimated at roughly $15 million, though council has now directed staff to proceed with final design work and a more detailed cost estimate before moving forward.
Municipal staff say the project is intended to improve service delivery, address space limitations, and support future growth in Brighton.
Council also reviewed financing options as part of the discussion, with officials noting the project represents a significant long term investment in public safety infrastructure.
If timelines remain on track, construction of the sub-station could begin later this year, with the larger shared emergency services facility to follow.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)
