MNR Fire Attack Base - Pickle Lake

Due to the antiquity and poor condition of their facilities on Pickle Lake and at the Pickle Lake Airport, The Ministry of Natural Resources, through Ontario Realty Corporation, retained the services of H. Bradford Green Architect Inc. + ANO Architects Inc. to design and tender a new Fire Attack Base to be constructed at the Pickle Lake Airport which would enable them to consolidate their operations and efficiently base their Ontario fire fighting operations in Pickle Lake, Ontario.

The 1,179 sq. m. main building has an attractive maintenance free exterior through the incorporation of concrete brick and two-tone "Granex" panel finishes. The main floor consists of a lunch/training room and locker/shower room for fire crews as well as ample warehouse space. The partial second floor, which is served by a barrier-free lift, houses the facility's office space with additional room for future expansion. The second floor level also includes a lounge c/w screened porch, office and prone rooms for pilots to rest and relax when off-duty or on call.

In addition to several buildings for various maintenance and operational functions, the site also includes 4 helipads and an 8,800 sq. m. apron to accommodate 4 water bomber aircraft as well as scout planes.

Project Details:

• Client: Ontario Realty Corporation
• MNR Fire Base
• Project Size: 18,700 sq ft.
• Project Value: $5,538,700
• Contractor: N.D.L. Construction
• Completed: January 2004
• Location: Pickle Lake, ON