Halton Police vehicle
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has officially opened its new 1 District police station, a facility designed to support policing needs in the rapidly growing communities of Milton and Halton Hills.
The new 66,000-square-foot station, located at 7930 Hornby Road on the border of Milton and Halton Hills, will replace the existing 12 Division facility in Milton. It will consolidate 1 District command and police operations into a single location while continuing to work alongside police sub-stations in Georgetown and Acton.
The facility will house all 1 District operations, a backup 9-1-1 and data centre, and a full district lock-up. It also incorporates sustainability features, including heat recovery technology and rooftop solar photovoltaic panels, which are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 31% and generate between 20-25% of the building’s annual electricity needs.
“In less than a decade, we have delivered two major facilities – setting the pace among GTA services,” says Chief of Police Stephen Tanner. “Our vision has been to stay ahead of the needs of our growing communities. This new facility strengthens our ability to respond and positions us to serve the full range of communities more effectively, with the flexibility, coordination, and the resources required, now and into the future.”
Halton Police Board Chair Jeff Knoll adds that the new station represents years of planning while reinforcing the service’s community policing approach.
“Reaching this moment is a testament to persistence, planning, and a long-term commitment to the communities we serve,” says Knoll. “But even with a modern new building, the heart of policing remains people. This facility supports a model of community-led policing – one that listens, builds trust, and responds to the needs of residents, businesses, families and community partners across the district.”
The HRPS says the station is intended to provide enhanced capacity and modern resources to serve the district’s mix of urban and rural communities while preparing for future growth.
Although the facility has officially opened, it is not yet accessible to the public. A public opening is expected this fall, with the date to be announced at a later time.
