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During the 2019 and 2020 budget deliberations, Council approved a capital expenditure for a new fire station near Chambers Corners, which will result in the closure of existing Stations 1 (Winger) and 2 (Wainfleet).
PROJECT TIMELINE - REPORTS, STUDIES, & PLANS
Click on the various links below to read staff reports and studies related to this project.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
| What is required for a Fire Station to be Recognized? |
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Fire Underwriters Services (FUS) outlines what is required for a Fire Station to be recognized for Fire Protection Insurance Grading. The Table below outlines what is required and which Wainfleet Fire & Emergency Services buildings meet the requirements.
Existing 4 Station Model
| Requirement |
Station 1 (Winger) |
Station 2 (Wainfleet) |
Station 3 (Burnaby) |
Station 4 (Schwoob) |
| 1 - Triple Combination Pumper |
NO |
YES |
YES |
YES |
| 1 - 1500gal. min. Tanker |
NO |
NO |
YES |
YES |
| 15 - Firefighters |
NO |
YES |
YES |
NO |
By combining Stations 1 (Winger) and 2 (Wainfleet), adding a Tanker, and redeploying personnel, WFES will be able to provide three (3) fully recognized Fire Stations.
Proposed 3 Station Model
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Requirement
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Central Station
(Chambers Corners)
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Station 3 (Burnaby)
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Station 4 (Schwoob)
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| 1 - Triple Combination Pumper |
YES |
YES |
YES |
| 1 - 1500gal. min. Tanker |
YES |
YES |
YES |
| 15 - Firefighters |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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| How Many Stations will Wainfleet have? |
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At present Wainfleet Fire & Emergency Services operates out of 4 buildings but only Station 3 (Burnaby) is recognized by Fire Underwriters Services (FUS) as a Fire Station. The Master Fire Plan (2013) and the Fire Services Operational Review (2016) recommended Wainfleet operate three fully functional Fire Stations to best serve the entire township. By combining Stations 1 (Winger) and 2 (Wainfleet) and redeploying personnel, WFES will move from 1 recognized station to 3.
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| How will the Fire Station be paid for? |
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ASR-016-2020 outlines a funding model that would use a combination of a 15 year and a 25 year debenture. The repayment of those debentures would be phased in over 3 years using a combination of reserves and the tax levy.
Based on the Council approved 2019 and 2020 Capital budgets, the following tables outline what the impact that the repayment plan may have on the Municpal portion of the property tax.
Table 1 - Property Tax calculation based on three assessed property values using the
| 2020 Taxation |
| "Assessed" Property Value |
Total Property Tax |
Regional Portion |
Education |
Township of Wainfleet |
| $250,000.00 |
$ 3,564.66 |
$ 1,591.05 |
$ 382.50 |
$ 1,591.11 |
| $400,000.00 |
$ 5,703.46 |
$ 2,545.68 |
$ 612.00 |
$ 2,545.77 |
| $550,000.00 |
$ 7,842.25 |
$ 3,500.32 |
$ 841.50 |
$ 3,500.44 |
Table 2 - Estimated Impact to Municpal Property Tax of the Fire Station Repayment utilizing the 3 Year Phase In plan
| Fire Station Funding Plan (Three Year Phase In) |
| "Assessed" Property Value |
Municipal Portion of 2020 Property Tax |
2021 Fire Station Repayment Impact to Property Tax |
2022 Fire Station Repayment Impact to Property Tax |
2023 Fire Station Repayment Impact to Property Tax |
| $250,000.00 |
$1,591.11 |
$ 31.82 |
$ 32.46 |
$ 16.55 |
| $400,000.00 |
$2,545.77 |
$ 50.92 |
$ 51.93 |
$ 26.49 |
| $550,000.00 |
$3,500.44 |
$ 70.01 |
$ 71.41 |
$ 36.42
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| Why not build an addition and renovate Station 1 (Winger)? |
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The Existing building is 22' x 40' and was built in 1947 with a low ceiling height. The building does not meet any Post Disaster requirements, and cannot be renovated without extensive re-engineering.
A 5,000 sq.ft. building would be required to meet the spatial needs of a satellite station such as Winger.
The existing property is 100' wide by 145' deep or 14,500 sq.ft. and the maximum lot coverage for an institutional property is 30% resulting in a maximum building size of 4,350sq.ft.
The property is also bounded by a Municpal drain on the North and West property boundaries where the required set back from a Municipal Drain is 11metres (36'), and fronts Highway 3 to the South where the required setback is 14 metres (46').
The existing property does not provide sufficient space for the building, septic, driveway, parking and site services.
The cost to remove and replace station 1 with a 5000 sq. ft. building would also cost approximately $2,000,000.00
This would be in addition to the $5,185,000.00 required to renovate and add on to Station 2 (Wainfleet) as outlined in the next questions.
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Why not build an addition and renovate Station 2 (Wainfleet)?
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The spatial needs assessment identified that approximately 6800 sq. ft. would need to be added to Station 2 in order to meet the current and future needs of the Fire Service. The remaining space to be renovated is approximately 5800 sq. ft. New construction is typically more cost effective than re-engineering and renovating existing structures.
Estimated costs are broken down below:
| Description |
Size (Sq.ft.) |
Estimated Cost |
| Apparatus Bay & Operational Area Addition |
6800 |
$2,720,000.00 |
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Administration, Training/EOC, Kitchen, AODA compliant washrooms
and Facilities Re-engineer and Renovation
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5800 |
$2,465,000.00 |
| Total Estimated cost to build an Addition & Renovate Station 2 |
$5,185,000.00 |
Two options had been developed, both creating negative impacts and costs constraints as both options would see the existing truck bays, meeting room, community hall, washrooms and kitchen be completely stripped down to the foundation and rebuilt to post disaster standards and then renovated for the various spaces and needs.
This would result in a disruption in service of both the station and community hall during this time, the library would not be provided future addition space if needed, Township Office, Community Hall and Libraby would not have the space required to become Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliant.
Both Options would also require a decision to be made regarding Station 1 (Winger).
Closing Station 1 would result in a service gap between Stations 2 & 4 (Schwoob).
Renovating or Rebuilding Station 1 would result in additional costs now exceeding the proposed Central Station project.
Option 1
Three double deep bays with operational space such as bunker gear, maintenance and SCBA filling rooms placed to the side. This layout would require approx. 80 feet wide and 90 feet deep, and due to roadside setbacks would result in losing all the roadside parking both in front and staff parking behind the building. The addition would also encroach into the public works parking area and would not provide sufficient turning radius for the large vehicles such as plows, graders and fire trucks.
Option 2
Six single deep apparatus bays with with operational space such as bunker gear, maintenance and SCBA filling rooms placed at the back of the bays. This layout would require about 100’ wide and 70’ deep with the apparatus doors opening towards the Public Works building, resulting in a loss of Public Works staff parking. This layout would also encroach into the Cenotaph area.
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