County of Brant announced that plans are underway for the development of a new Brant-Brantford Paramedic Services Headquarters on Friday, October 25, 2024.
The new headquarters will be located on Savannah Oaks Drive in Brantford, a site 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,” said Russell King, Chief of the Brant-Brantford Paramedic Services. “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.”
The facility, located near the border of the City of Brantford and the County of Brant, will include a retrofit of an existing 27,448 sq. ft. vacant office space and construction of a new 28,524 square ft. garage. Working with GrandBridge Energy will help ensure that energy efficiency is considered in the design of the renovations and the new garage construction.
“GrandBridge Energy is proud to partner with the County of Brant to construct a new headquarters for Brant-Brantford Paramedic Services adjacent to our existing Brantford facility. As an essential service provider, we share the County of Brant’s commitment to investing in critical infrastructure to support the communities we serve,” said Sarah Hughes, President and CEO of GrandBridge Energy.
This essential project will provide much-needed space for the administration, training, and operational functions of Paramedic Services. The facility will consolidate the service’s garage, community paramedicine, and administrative operations under one roof, ensuring more efficient service delivery and improved communication amongst staff.
The new headquarters is part of a broader strategic initiative to enhance emergency preparedness and response in the County and City. The projected $2.5 million approximate annual cost for the headquarters and garage facilities will be shared among the Province of Ontario, the County of Brant and the City of Brantford.
Construction is expected to begin soon, with the administration office set to be completed by mid 2025 and the new garage in 2026.
For more information on Brant-Brantford Paramedic Services, visit www.brant.ca/ParamedicServices.
About Brant-Brantford Paramedic Services
Brant-Branford Paramedic Services provides medical emergency response to the residents of the County of Brant and the City of Brantford. With a team of 125 primary and advanced care paramedics and support staff, services are provided from three stations in Brantford, one in Cainsville and one in Paris.
Brant-Brantford Paramedics follow a tiered response model in conjunction with the local fire departments in the County of Brant and the City of Brantford to ensure response is as rapid as possible in life threatening emergencies.
Resources are dispatched through the Hamilton Central Ambulance Communication Centre. The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care oversees operations.
The skilled and dedicated team provides care for a range of medical emergencies including cardiac monitoring, pacing and defibrillation, intravenous fluid delivery and administration of medications.
