Hanover Town Council approved an updated budget of $11.3 million for the new police station at 443 10th Avenue during its meeting on May 19, 2026. The new total represents a $2.71 million increase over the previous estimate of $8.59 million, which was originally set for a smaller version of the facility.
The updated plans for the 15,500-square-foot, two-storey building follow recommendations from the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. The facility is being built on the site of the former fire hall, adjacent to the Civic Centre, with design work led by The Ventin Group Ltd of +VG Architects. The expanded scope includes an accessible public washroom on the east side of the building and accounts for site layout and building design requirements.
Town staff reported that the project is now 80 percent through the design process and has been authorized to head to the tendering phase. To ensure the construction schedule remains on track through the upcoming October 2026 municipal election, council authorized staff to award the construction contract even if it falls during a restricted period for council decisions, provided the costs stay within the approved budget.
The need for a new station was identified by a local committee in 2024, which noted that the existing facility, in use since 1980, could no longer handle modern service requirements. These pressures include a rise in annual service calls, a lack of prisoner holding cells, and a need for dedicated space to accommodate virtual bail hearings.
Funding for the project is managed through reserve funds and a three-year tax levy increase that began in 2025 to cover long-term loan repayments. According to the Town of Hanover, the annual financial impact of the updated budget remains aligned with the municipality’s long-term financial plan.
