June 10, 2026
Peachland Mayor Patrick Van Minsel announced today that the District has awarded a design and construction contract for the new Peachland Firehall and that a groundbreaking will take place soon.
After a successful Request for Purchase (RFP) process, Peachland Council has awarded the design-build contract to Chandos Construction LP, working in partnership with Sahuri + Associates Architecture.
“This long-awaited facility is one of the Council’s top priorities and represents a significant investment in public safety and emergency preparedness for our community,” said Mayor Van Minsel. “This is a major milestone for Peachland, and we look forward to seeing construction begin soon.”
The new 17,000-square-foot fire hall will be built on the land assembled for the new firehall at 4223 San Clemente Avenue adjacent to 13th Street, an important entrance to the community from Highway 97. The new building will feature four double apparatus bays with room for eight apparatus, dedicated space for community policing, and a rescue training tower to support firefighter training and development. The facility will also be built to meet modern National Fire Protection Association standards, ensuring Peachland firefighters have the tools and facilities they need to serve our community safely and effectively.
The project is well positioned to be delivered under the approved maximum budget of $17.5 million including land purchases, all past and future consulting and design services, and all construction. Detailed design of the new firehall will start immediately, with final building permit approvals anticipated for January 2027. While the project designs and permitting are in progress, the demolition of the existing building is anticipated for August 2026. The new Peachland Firehall is expected to be operational no later than December 31, 2028.
The design-build team have completed a combined 30 firehalls or public safety buildings, including the successful West Kelowna Firehall #32 (August 2025).
The RFP process undertaken in late 2025 was successful because:
A “Progressive Design-Build” RFP approach was undertaken,
Pre-engineered materials were encouraged, and
Current market conditions are favourable.
