Annapolis Valley Register

NEW KINGS RCMP DETACHMENT TAKING SHAPE.

Brick, window installati­on nearly done at new RCMP detachment in New Minas

- SARA ERICSSON Sara. Ericsson@kingscount­ynews.ca

Things are shaping up at the new Kings RCMP detachment in New Minas as window and brick installati­ons are nearly done and asphalt newly laid for the building’s parking lot.

An RCMP release says constructi­on on the building’s interior and exterior is steadily progressin­g – with painting, ceiling installati­on, drywall plastering and mechanical work currently underway inside on its first and second floors – and is expected to be completed during the spring of 2019.

Constructi­on for the project first began in October 2017.

“With the window and brick installati­ons nearly complete, you can get a clearer idea of how different spaces within the building will look,” said Insp. Dan Morrow, officer in charge of Kings District RCMP, via release.

“You can really see now how spaces like the front lobby will have lots of natural light and will be a great space to serve our communitie­s.”

The building, located at 8833 Commercial St. in New Minas, will serve as the RCMP Kings District Office and will house operationa­l units including the Southwest Nova District Policing Officer, New Minas Detachment members, Major Crimes Unit, Traffic Services, General Investigat­ion Section, Forensic Identifica­tion Services and Police Dog Services.

Altogether, these will total 73 full- time employees. According to the release, “the units will come together under one roof for improved operations and more efficient collaborat­ion.”

 ?? CONTRIBUTE­D ?? RCMP say work - brick and window installs - at the future RCMP Kings District Office/New Minas Detachment is almost complete. The building will be at 8833 Commercial St. in New Minas.
CONTRIBUTE­D RCMP say work - brick and window installs - at the future RCMP Kings District Office/New Minas Detachment is almost complete. The building will be at 8833 Commercial St. in New Minas.

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