DRYDEN -- The Ontario government has announced $91,125 in funding to help for renovations to Fire Hall #2 in Dryden.
Minister of Northern Development, Mines, and Natural Resources and Forestry, Greg Rickford, announced Friday that it is investing $91,125 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation for renovations to Fire Hall #2 in Dryden.
“A modern, properly functioning fire hall is essential to helping firefighters provide first-rate emergency response services,” said Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry. “By extending the useful life of Fire Hall #2, we are building a strong and healthy community.”
The funding will allow for repairs and upgrades including improving floor drainage, replacing the overhead door and part of the Hall’s roof, renovating the washroom, updating interior and exterior lighting, and adding an equipment cleaning area.
This will improve the overall safety and efficiency of the building.
“I want to express deep gratitude to the Ontario government for approving this grant. The funding will enable us to complete the installation of new automatic doors, allowing our teams to move much more expediently to emergency crises in the Hall #2 area. We will also invest in a new wash station in this building to ensure that firefighters have the most up-to-date facilities to wash their tools and equipment and ensure that they remain free from carcinogens and other environmental debris when returning home to their families,” said fire chief Chris Wood.
“I look forward to how these funds will continue to ensure our community and firefighters have the best environments to work in and ultimately, to protect the City of Dryden.”
The NOHFC has promoted economic prosperity throughout Northern Ontario by providing financial assistance to projects such as this one. It has helped create over 6,200 jobs, enhance skills development and stimulate growth.
