Monday, July 29, 2013

Government Invests in New Fire Bases

The Provincial Government is investing 47-million-dollars in updating three forest fire response centers.

They include the Sudbury Facility, the Hailburton Fire Management Headquarters and the Armstrong Fire Attack Base.

Minister of Northern Development and Mines, Michael Gravelle says the 9 and a half million dollar upgrade for Armstrong will include building a new warehouse and sleeping facilities.

Construction is expected to begin later this year.