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County of Simcoe Paramedic Services officially opens new Springwater Post with unveiling ceremony

September 18, 2025   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

The County of Simcoe has opened its newest Paramedic Post located on Snow Valley Road in Midhurst.

County Councillors and staff, and representatives from the Township of Springwater gathered to officially open the new facility on Wednesday, Sept. 3.

The new facility is part of the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services’ long-term strategy to enhance emergency response across the region.

Endorsed by County Council in 2008, the plan includes a ‘hub and spoke’ model where paramedics begin and end their shift at a central hub – the Barrie Simcoe Emergency Services Campus on Fairview Road. Crews will use satellite posts, like the new Springwater location, as rest and support stations throughout the day.

Since 2010, County of Simcoe Paramedic Services has constructed new bases and posts in Alliston, Stayner, Bradford, Beeton, Elmvale, Collingwood, Barrie, and Orillia. This reinforces its commitment to accessible and timely emergency care by ensuring paramedics are strategically positioned to serve residents more efficiently.

“Our paramedics play a vital role in protecting the health and well-being of our communities,” said Simcoe County Warden Basil Clarke. “We’re proud to continue building up a stronger, safer Simcoe County. This new Springwater post reflects our commitment to investing in modern infrastructure that supports faster response times and better care for our residents.”

The new two-bay, 2,200 square-foot facility is designed to meet the needs of a growing population while prioritizing sustainability and operational efficiency. The location supports 911 response times and accommodates anticipated growth in South Springwater and the surrounding area.

Benefits and features include pneumatic air-controlled doors that enable faster vehicle exit to help reduce response times, and an internally developed RFID sensor system that enhances security and integrates seamlessly with the County’s entire fleet.

The facility was designed and constructed to produce zero greenhouse gases, as a net-zero carbon building. A rooftop solar array offsets emissions from any electricity drawn from the provincial grid.

For added public safety, the site also includes an externally mounted 911 phone and AED for emergency use.

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