The County of Renfrew administration building is getting renovated, but there’s no new paramedic base in the plans. Chief Administrative Officer, Paul Moreau, says the current lease for the paramedic base at the Pembroke Regional Hospital expires in September of 2020 so they have time to work out all the details. Moreau says with all of the unknowns surrounding emergency services, they plan to wait until the province has given more direction before moving forward.
While a paramedic base isn’t in the plans for the work on International Drive, Moreau says they will be bringing all services they offer such as Housing, Child Care and Ontario Works under one roof in an effort to save money. The renovations will offer some cost savings and be similar to what’s offered at Renfrew County Place in Renfrew. Moreau says the designs were presented at the end of June and work is expected to start in April or May of next year.
