September 4, 2025

Toronto Paramedic Services and the City of Toronto have broken ground on a new state-of-the-art, 90,000-square-foot paramedic station at 300 Progress Avenue.

Strategically located to meet the needs of the community, Toronto Paramedic Services Multi-Function Station 02 will be vital infrastructure housing up to 40 ambulances and 20 emergency response vehicles to support the delivery of high-quality paramedic services across the city.

Designed by Diamond Schmitt in collaboration with gh3*, the facility was developed using net-zero strategies as a direct response to the specific energy requirements of building type and site. Modern and purpose-built, the two-storey facility is organized around a linear skylit atrium, with programmatic functions including a leading-edge logistics and equipment services area, administrative offices, and will become home to Toronto Paramedic Service’s Education and Development team. 

The station will boast a mass-timber structure, an innovative solar wall, geothermal heating, and a photovoltaic roofscape that is anticipated to generate over 1,000,000 kilowatt-hours annually to completely offset the building’s electricity demand. Combined with an all-electrical mechanical system, triple pane glazed windows, high-thermal resistance walls and roofing, the facility will meet the City’s Net Zero Standards. 

“For some, net zero is an aspiration—not a literal fact, but not so for Station 02. With rooftop PV which makes as much energy as the building consumes, and its dramatic south-facing solar wall that preheats cold winter air, Station 02 is truly a Net Zero Energy Building,” says Principal Michael Leckman.

Toronto Paramedic Services Multi-Function Station 02 reflects the City’s commitment to strengthening emergency services, reducing community-wide greenhouse gas emissions and equipping first responders with modern tools and facilities to ensure public safety. 

“We’re thrilled to be breaking ground on this incredible project today. As our city continues to grow, and the demands on our Service increase, this new multi-function station reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation and improved emergency response to Toronto’s residents and visitors,” says Toronto Paramedic Services Chief Bikram Chawla 

Construction of the new multi-function paramedic station is expected to be completed in early 2029.

Read the full press release here.