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TORONTO – It was like seeing an old friend recently, as EllisDon broke ground on the Sir Robert Peel Centre Redevelopment Project, a facility that was originally constructed by the company in the 1980s.

Now it is embarking on a new chapter, with major upgrades slated to deliver a high-performance policing hub designed to meet the needs of a rapidly growing population, explains a release.

According to Peel Police, the centre, located at 7750 Hurontario Street, is undergoing a multi-phased redevelopment that includes two multi-storey facilities and an above ground parking garage.

The original facility, which was named after the “Father of Modern Policing Sir Robert Peel, is an iconic facility built in 1981 and has witnessed generations of dedicated frontline officers and civilian professionals serving and protecting our community.”

Phase one of the redevelopment will include specialized spaces for forensic identification services, detainee processing, quartermaster stores and records information management, administrative spaces, along with upgraded site access and secure parking.

This 130,000 square foot building will be located in the northwest corner of the site. Completion is scheduled for late 2028 or early 2029.

While construction is underway, the current building will remain operational.

Phase two of the redevelopment will include a new 22 Division and a new corporate development, together with additional parking accommodations, a release adds. 

“Breaking ground at the Sir Robert Peel Centre marks a unique opportunity to honour past achievements while shaping a forward-looking, modernized vision for the future” said Andrew Anderson, senior vice-president and area manager, Toronto buildings, EllisDon in a statement. “Now we can shape its future with the same care, innovation, and purpose that is characteristic of EllisDon. It’s a full-circle moment, and one that reminds us how powerful it is to build with intention, and for our future.”

The project will be constructed by EllisDon’s Toronto Buildings team and supported, in part, by EllisDon’s Sustainable Building Solutions and Building Material Sciences teams.

The project is aiming to meet the Zero Carbon Building Standard.