KELOWNA, B.C. (Canada)—Clark Builders, a division of Turner Construction Company, has officially broken ground on the Glenmore Protective Services Campus in Kelowna, British Columbia—a major step forward in enhancing public safety and emergency response across the Central Okanagan Region.
The new campus will unite the Kelowna Fire Department’s Glenmore Fire Station No. 5 and Central Okanagan Search and Rescue under one roof, creating a purpose-built facility designed for speed, coordination, and resilience. Delivered through an Integrated Project Delivery model, the project emphasizes collaboration and long-term value for the community. The facility has been designed by hcma architecture + design.
Strategically located near the University of British Columbia Okanagan, Kelowna International Airport, and expanding residential neighborhoods, the campus will improve response times and operational coverage. It will also feature advanced alerting systems and live-fire training facilities to prepare crews for real-world emergencies.
“This One Protective Service Campus represents an important step forward for community safety in Kelowna,” said Scott Benoit, Director of Project Development at Clark Builders. “With dedicated facilities for both fire and rescue services, the campus will strengthen emergency response, enhance regional coordination, and deliver long-term value for the city and the entire Central Okanagan Region.”
Clark Builders, known for its relationship-driven approach and commitment to safety and sustainability, continues to serve institutional, commercial, and industrial clients across Western and Northern Canada. Backed by Turner Construction’s global expertise, the firm brings both local insight and international capability to projects that matter.
Construction is underway, with the Glenmore Protective Services Campus poised to become a cornerstone of Kelowna’s public safety infrastr
