FORT ST. JOHN

Monday, September 18, 2023

A brand new RCMP Detachment has opened up in Fort St. John after a 3 year long construction process…

The City of Fort St. John, in partnership with the RCMP, celebrated the opening of the newly constructed Fort St. John RCMP Detachment, located at 10712 – 100th Street on September 15, 2023.

The $51.4 million dollar detachment boasts a contemporary design, featuring innovative mass timber construction and a 145-kilowatt photovoltaic system. It is anticipated that the detachment will outperform traditional builds by consuming over 80 percent less energy, equating to annual savings exceeding $60,000.

This groundbreaking endeavor adopted an Integrated Design Process, where a team of professionals, including architects, engineers, and project managers, work collaboratively to design the building. This values-based approach, instead of a cost-based approach seen in typical construction projects, leads to greater efficiencies, improved designs, and higher quality projects. All while adhering to transparency and accountability requirements following our purchasing and procurement policies.

The Fort St. John RCMP Detachment houses over 90 employees including a combined total of 65 police officers from both municipally and provincially funded units, and 25 support staff responsible for an area of approximately 46,700 square kilometres. The new building replaces Fort St. John’s original RCMP Detachment that is now 35 plus years old.

The City of Fort St. John, through the Peace River Agreement, funded the majority of the project with the RCMP contributing through annual lease payments. Furthermore, this project was fortunate to secure a $1.5 million grant from the Green Municipal Fund – funded by the Government of Canada, and administered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

Released by City of Fort St. John, Fort St. John RCMP with some additions and edits by PJXM News.