The Citizen, 2003-08-20, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2003.
Engineer submits proposal
for ambulance station move
people in
morning
county
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By Janice Becker
Citizen staff
After a couple months of
discussion, county and area
politicians seeking an answer on the
question of a new ambulance station
for Wingham were offered a viable
and possibly less expensive
alternative last week.
With almost two dozen
attendance Thursday
representing the
administration, ambulance service,-
local municipal politicians,
Wingham and district Hospital staff
and hospital board members, Bob
Sangster. chief engineer for the
hospital put forth a proposal for a
hospital site relocation for the
station.
By shifting the ambulance station
from its current location to the north
end of the hospital property,
Sangster said there would be room
for a three-bay garage, measuring
40’ by 50’ as were the county
specifications. The bay doors would
face Carling Terrace with a straight
run to County Rd. 86.
It has been an interesting week
hearing “blackout stories” from
people around the community. Mrs.
Brubacher explained of a couple
who came into her restaurant for
dinner soon after the power had
gone out. Apparently, this was a
Under the umbrella
While this racer waited for his moto to begin, an umbrella
keeps him cool and out of the searing sun which shone on
the TransCanada Grand National Motocross
Championships in Walton this past weekend. (Janice Becker
photo)
404 Queen St 541 Turnberry St.
Approximately 6,500 square feet,
in an “L” configuration, inside the
existing facility could be renovated
to meet needs.
It would be self contained, with its
own air-handling system, he said.
He also said that renovations could
be done reasonably easily because of
and drywall
for numerous
the steel stud
construction used
previous remodels.
It was noted that
would like the station to stay close to
the hospital if possible because of
the opportunity to leach ambulance
attendants during down times.
Tnough no numbers were yet
available regarding the cost of the
project or how the hospital and
county would share the costs,
hospital CEO Margret Comack said
she believed there would be a
significant reduction in cost (over
the construction of a new facility at
another location) and a long-term
lease could be cost recovery so there
would be reduced investment for the
county. .
There would also be a reduction of
costs for such aspects as outdoor
special evening as it was the
anniversary of their wedding day
more than 30 years ago. Mrs.
Brubacher explained that the couple
stayed at the restaurant and the ate
dinner by candlelight. Sounds like a
wonderful evening. Happy
anniversary, mystery couple!
Ethel Pre-Mites celebrated the end
of their season with a Sunday
afternoon party. There seemed to be
lots of laughter and energy and a
wide variety of tasty treats.
Just a reminder that the Ethel
Town Hall will hold a presentation
of The Washer at the Ford Monday,
Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. Donations
accepted at the door.
Have a great week.
maintenance and cleaning as
hospital staff would cover those
need.
Rob Hutchison, treasurer for the
hospital board said,’’There is an
opportunity with this proposal to use
the existing infrastructure, with less
capital investment and overall
cost.
North Huron deputy-reeve Murray
Scott asked about the shipping and
receiving facilities now located at
the north comer of the building.
Verna Steffler, chair of the board,
said this would be transferred to the
current ambulance bays.
Though there was a question about
problems from school traffic, as the
hospital is located nearer the high
school. Comack said this relocation
would actually improve the situation
as the ambulances would be exiting
farther from the public school.
There was also a suggestion to
place stop signs at all intersections
crossing the ambulance drivers’ exits
to further reduce interference. This
could be considered by the
municipality.
North Huron Reeve Doug Layton
said the idea of keeping the station
with the hospital was a good one
because it would help stabilize the
facility and help ensure its long-term
viability.
Representatives from the board
and county will meet to discuss the
sharing of costs once estimates for
the construction and renovation are
received.
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