Abbotsford Police Department Expansion
The Abbotsford Police Department (APD) Headquarters Expansion and Renovation project is currently underway. The updated building will provide APD officers and civilian staff with the necessary space and tools to perform their duties safely and effectively as they work towards making Abbotsford the safest city in British Columbia.
The project involves a significant expansion of the current headquarters, which was originally built in 1988 for the Matsqui Police Department. At that time, it accommodated just 74 officers and a support staff serving a population of 58,000 residents. However, with the current force of nearly 350 officers and staff supporting a community of 160,000, the new building will offer additional workspace and resources as well as accommodate growth for years to come as Abbotsford continues to expand.
The project includes the construction of a 4-story expansion adjacent to the existing Abbotsford Police building, as well as the renovation of the existing structure. Additionally, site work will be completed to re-align pedestrian and vehicle paths in the vicinity. Upon completion, the expansion will seamlessly integrate into the renovated space.
Renovation of the existing APD building is complete. APD Public Service Counter has reopened at APD Headquarters (2838 Justice Way). APD staff will relocate to the renovated space through the month of September.
Construction activities are winding down but some exterior works continue. Completion of the Thunderbird Square tie-in, modifications to the library turnaround loop, and landscaping will be completed in the coming weeks.
