Wawa's mayor is welcoming plans for a new local OPP detachment.
The Ontario government's announced plans for a new regional headquarters in Thunder Bay and twelve new local detachments, including one in Wawa, an announcement Mayor Melanie Pilon says is a long time coming.
Pilon confirms that the new detachment will be located on land provided by the Municipality, as decided by Council in November 2023.
As for the timeline, Mayor Pilon notes the provincial government's stated plans to put out a request for proposals early next year, which could put the construction timeline into 2027.