The deadline to submit feedback on the Emergency Service Station Location review has been extended to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 19, 2023.

Residents of Copper Cliff and Waters/Lively still have the opportunity to learn more and ask questions about the review and recommendations during upcoming drop-in information sessions. Those sessions are scheduled as follows:

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Copper Cliff
Copper Cliff Emergency Services Station
35 Godfrey Dr., Copper Cliff
5 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Waters/Lively
Waters Emergency Services Station
25 Black Lake Rd., Lively
5 to 7 p.m.

Residents who were unable to attend sessions in their area  can review information and fill out a survey online at overtoyou.greatersudbury.ca.
About the Emergency Services Station Relocation Review

In the 2019-2027 City of Greater Sudbury Strategic Plan, a review to address the fiscal and operational sustainability of the City’s 24 fire and paramedic stations throughout the community is included as an action under the Asset Management and Service Excellence priority.

The goal of the review is to determine the ideal number and location of fire and paramedic stations needed to achieve sustainable asset management and timely emergency response while maintaining or improving the current service level.

To deliver this review, Council approved the engagement of Operational Research in Health (ORH) Limited, funded through the provincial Audit and Accountability Fund. ORH has undertaken similar reviews with various fire and paramedic services around the world and in Ontario, including in Guelph, York Region, Muskoka and Simcoe County.

The ORH report concluded that nine out of the 24 fire and paramedic stations are ideally located to provide emergency response to the areas they serve. Four fire and paramedic stations have the potential to be relocated to provide an overall improved response. The remaining 11 fire and paramedic stations could be consolidated with minimal impact to response.

The review also found the existing paramedic stations are generally ideally located in the community, noting the Capreol fire and paramedic stations could be consolidated to reduce our building footprint with minimal impact to response.

At the January 24 meeting of Council, staff were directed to proceed with an engagement plan to inform the public about the review’s recommendations and learn more about resident concerns, and to complete further analysis and financing plans.

Results of the public engagement, cost analysis and financing plans are scheduled to be presented to City Council in the second quarter of 2023.
 

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