Grey County pursuing land in Feversham for new paramedic base

Grey County is working to acquire land in Feversham from the Municipality of Grey Highlands for a new paramedic services base. A base is needed in the area to enhance response times and meet the increased and projected demand for paramedic services. Feversham was identified as an expansion location in the 2023 Paramedic Services Comprehensive Service Review.

“When an accident or medical emergency happens, Grey County residents and visitors should be confident help will arrive quickly,” said Grey County Warden Andrea Matrosovs. “Grey County is investing in our paramedic services not just to meet the needs of our community today, but for years to come.”

Grey County is working with the Municipality of Grey Highlands on a land transfer of municipal property beside a salt dome in Feversham. Grey County previously owned the salt dome and transferred it to Grey Highlands as surplus land in 2021, prior to service review. There is no purchase cost expected. Some site studies are required to determine if the proposed lands are appropriate for the base as currently designed.

The total cost for the new base is estimated at $1.6 million. The project was included in the 2025 budget and construction is expected to begin this year pending the site studies and tender process. The building would include two ambulance bays, an office, wellness room, storage, and staff space.

The Paramedic Services Comprehensive Deployment Review provided projects for the years 2023-2033. The data projected a 68% increase in call volumes over the 10-year period.

The Feversham base is one of four additional bases in Grey County’s capital and operational plans. Grey County is committed to improving rural response times through the addition of bases. New builds are being considered for Ayton in 2026, Thornbury in 2027, and Cobble Beach in 2028. The design of the base in Feversham will be used again for future locations.

In addition to the new bases, Grey County is currently redeveloping the paramedic base in Durham. The new building is located near the hospital and adjacent to the site of the future West Grey Police building. Grey County is also increasing staffing in high volume areas including Owen Sound and Hanover. 

Grey County staff are also investigating the relocation of the paramedic base in Dundalk. The current facility is shared with the Dundalk Fire Department. Based on growth in the Dundalk area, the Fire Department will require more space to support future operations.

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