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RDKB - Regional District of Kootenay Boundary

$5.9M Christina Lake Fire Hall Upgrade Proposed

Christina Lake Fire Rescue is seeking a massive expansion to address overcrowding and modernize their 1997 facility. The current 156 m² space struggles to accommodate 20-25 firefighters, forcing the department to rely on a temporary trailer.

  • 🚒 Current fire hall built in 1997 - increasingly cramped for modern operations

  • 👥 20-25 paid-on-call firefighters sharing undersized administrative space

  • 🏗️ ATCO trailer added as temporary solution creates operational fragmentation

  • 📈 Growing service demands and staffing needs outpacing facility capacity

  • 🏢 2,000 sq ft administrative expansion with dedicated sleeping quarters

  • ⚡ Solar panel installation and energy efficiency upgrades

  • 💧 Rainwater collection system to reduce water consumption

  • 🔧 Building envelope and insulation modernization

  • 👨‍🚒 Expanded training areas and proper office space for firefighters

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Grant would cover entire $5.9M project cost which includes ~50% contingency, but cost overruns are not eligible for grant funding

Should we invest in upgraded fire safety infrastructure?

RDKB Board Meeting: October 8, 2025

Board will vote on supporting this UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund application. Grant applications were due September 12, 2025 - this vote provides required board endorsement for the submission.

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Oct 8, 2025