Press Release
For Immediate Release
January 25,2012
IMPROVED FIRE SERVICE PLANNED FOR
THE
MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS -TURNBERRY
The Council of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry
recognizes that it is important for the Municipality to
have ownership and equity in the fire service used for protection of the
property and residents in the
Municipality of Morris-Turnberry.
Therefore, the Municipality has purchased two parcels
of land in December, 2011. The land has been
purchased with the intent to construct two fire stations, to provide fire
service to the residents of the
Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, by January 1,2014.
A. Location: The parcels of land are located at:
1. 121 North Street West, Lower Town Wingham- located at the corner of Arthur Street and North Street West.
2. Lots 66 & 67 Plan 162, Belgrave, ON- located at the corner of Parker Drive and London Road
B.
The Development of the Municipal Infrastructure for Municipality will
provide an enhanced fire suppression
and prevention service to the residents, as follows:
1. The Municipality of Morris-Turnberry will once again have equity and ownership in the fire department.
2. Improved Fire suppression service in underserviced areas of the municipalities
3. Improved access to areas of the municipality
4. 32 local volunteers will be selected and trained for fire protection services
5. The Municipality of Morris-Turnberry will again qualify for mutual aid services within the County of Huron.
Important Fact: This investment by the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry
will provide an enhanced fire
service and provide ownership and equity in our fire department for
less dollars than are being spent today,
for contracted fire service.
Quote by Mayor Paul Gowing : “ It is the responsibility
of the Council of Morris-Turnberry to provide high level
fire protection services to its residents and businesses. The investment of
time, effort and money by Morris-
Turnberry to develop its own fire service will result in services tailored to
our community and delivered in the
most cost effective way.”
Mayor Paul Gowing,
Municipality of Morris-Turnberry
519-887-6137
519-887-9248 residence
519-357-0309 cell