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In mid-April 2026, the Town awarded the project to Manorcore Group Inc to construct the building. Construction on the project will take place in two phases, and is expected to be completed in late 2027.
Project Timeline
Below is a breakdown of project phases.
Phase One: This phase of the construction will be the new truck bays on the West side of the building. This will include service upgrades (water, sanitary, and storm) while keeping the existing bays and the EMS Station operational.
View Progress Photos of the Fire Station One Construction Project
Project Updates
See below for all project related information.
May 13, 2026 - Official Fire Station Wall Breaking Ceremony
On May 13, 2026 Council, Pelham staff members, representatives from Raimondo Architects, and representatives from Manorcore Construction gathered for an official "wall breaking" ceremony to mark the start of construction of a new Fire Station One. After some quick words, Mayor Marvin Junkin broke the first stone ahead of the building's demolition, scheduled to start the week of May 18, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Fire Station One need replaced?
Fire Station 1, located at 177 Highway 20 W, is a 42-year-old facility, that the Pelham Fire Department has outgrown. Fire Station 1, as it exists today, was substantially completed in 1982, however the grand opening was held on March 5, 1983, to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the Fire Department in Fonthill.
The current building contains a garage area utilized for firefighting apparatus and bunker gear storage, a training room/banquet hall, offices, storage areas, a lounge, two washrooms containing a small shower in each, and a kitchen. Neither washroom is accessible to those with mobility impairments, nor does either provide privacy for volunteer firefighters to shower or change. Fire Station 1 is the headquarters for 40 volunteers and provides office space for six full-time employees, including Fire Services and By-law staff.
In 2023, volunteers from Fire Station 1 responded to 327 emergency calls, showing the significant impact of this location on the community. The current location of Fire Station 1 has been determined to be the best available site for a fire station, and therefore the new facility will be constructed there using a two-phase build that will allow operations to continue while construction is ongoing.
How much will the new fire station cost?
In mid-April 2026, the Town awarded the project to Manorcore Group Inc to construct the building. The total project budget is $8 million, and the town is currently under budget by $742,000.
What will the new fire station include?
The new Fire Station Facility is anticipated to be approximately 13,000 square feet, including approximately 6,500 square feet of truck bay space, consisting of five bays (2 drive-through bays) to accommodate four apparatus, including front-line engines, tankers, and rescue vehicles. Designed as both a Post-Disaster Building and an Emergency Operations Center, the new station will play a critical role in keeping the community safe and prepared.
Additionally, the new space will meet AODA requirements and include:
A unique feature of this project is an additional museum component, which will showcase Pelham’s rich fire service history.
Where are fire services located while Fire Station One is under construction?
The Town of Pelham Fire Services and By-Law services offices have been temporarily located to the lower level of 2 Pelham Town Square as Fire Station #1 is currently under construction.
How was the contractor for the project selected?
While finalizing the design, in the fall of 2025, the Town, together with the architect, went through a prequalification process to secure fair, competitive bidding for this project from prequalified bidders. The objective was to achieve a quality-built building within budget, on schedule, and safely.
Based on the results of the pre-qualification process, eight contractors with experiencing building fire stations were interviewed and evaluated by Town Staff and Raimondo Architects and Associates Inc. Only these eight pre-qualified contractors were invited to bid on the project.
During the first half of 2026, the Town of Pelham requested contracting services from a qualified contractor for the Town of Pelham Fire Station 1, located at 177 Highway 20 West, Fonthill, ON, through an invite to bid process, which was sent to the eight prequalified contractors. The contractors were given four weeks to submit a competitive bid to the Town.
In mid-April 2026, the Town, along with the recommendation from the architect, awarded the project to Manorcore Group Inc to construct the building.
Who do I contact about the project?
Contact information for the project manager is found below:
Gimuel Ledesma, C.E.T., rcji
Senior Engineering Technologist
20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0
T. 905-980-6685
Contact Project Manager
Gimuel Ledesma, C.E.T., rcji
Senior Engineering Technologist
20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0
T. 905-980-6685
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