Ground has officially been broken for a new Grey County transportation services depot near Ceylon, west of Flesherton.
The new depot will include multiple bays for heavy equipment and fleet vehicles and a standalone storage building for salt. The facility will also be equipped to serve as a backup emergency operations centre if the Grey County Administration Building becomes inaccessible or unsuitable during an emergency.
Grey County purchased the property in 2025 and awarded the construction contract to DOMM Construction Ltd. in March at a cost of $7,508,000.
"This new depot represents a long-term commitment to servicing southeastern Grey County and everyone who travels through this corner of the county,: said Grey County Warden Andrea Matrosovs in a media release. "Our roads connect communities and support daily travel and economic activity. This depot will strengthen our ability to keep our roads safe and well maintained."
Construction on the site will continue through this year and into 2027, but some areas of the site will be in operation in time for the winter season.
The county has been leasing a transportation facility in Flesherton for years.
