A new timber-framed fire station is being built in Peterborough, Ontario, with a focus on using renewable energy sources to reduce operating costs. The 11,000-square-foot station, set to open in 2024, will replace an aging fire station that does not meet modern standards. The new structure, designed to be a zero-carbon building, features a sleek design with a flat roof and plenty of windows. Construction is following the Canada Green Building Council's zero-carbon standard, with materials selected to minimize embodied emissions and achieve net-zero carbon targets. The building will include glulam beams, cross-laminated timber (CLT) shear walls and roof, a solar photovoltaic array, a rainwater harvesting system, and geothermal wells.

The site of the new fire station was previously occupied by a demolished arena, and efforts are being made to reuse salvaged materials from the arena in the construction of the fire station. The project aligns with the City of Peterborough's commitment to addressing climate change and reaching net-zero targets. Once completed, the building will feature low water demand landscaping, wood cladding, minimal light pollution, and provisions for future electric vehicle charging. The new fire station will accommodate vehicles, living quarters, offices, study/training spaces, and an exercise room. The existing fire station will be decommissioned, and plans for the future use of the building are yet to be determined.