New Halton Police 1 District Station Officially Unveiled — Will Replace Milton's 12 Division

A significant milestone in local policing arrived on Canada Day, as Halton Regional Police Service officially unveiled its new 1 District station in Hornby — a facility that will serve the growing communities of Milton and Halton Hills and eventually replace the existing 12 Division in Milton.

What Happened

On July 1, 2026, police leaders, elected officials, and community members gathered at 7930 Hornby Road, near Steeles Avenue and Sixth Line in Halton Hills, for the official unveiling ceremony. After a decade of planning and more than two years of construction, the 66,000-square-foot facility now stands ready to become the operational hub for District 1 of the Halton Regional Police Service.

Among those attending were Ontario Solicitor General Michael Kerzner and Milton East-Halton Hills South Member of Parliament Kristina Tesser Derksen, along with regional councillors and members of the Halton Police Board. Halton Police Board Chair Jeff Knoll described the new station as critical to supporting the region's growing officer complement and evolving community safety needs.

Although the ceremony has taken place, the station is not yet open to the public. A public opening is expected later this fall.

Key Details

• Address: 7930 Hornby Road, near Steeles Avenue and Sixth Line, Halton Hills

• Size: 66,000 square feet

• Replaces: 12 Division (Milton) — the current District 1 operational hub

• Includes: District lock-up, backup 911 centre, and data facility

• Sustainability features: Rooftop solar panels

• Public opening: Expected fall 2026

Community Impact

The new 1 District station consolidates all District 1 policing operations under one roof for the first time. Both Milton and Halton Hills have seen rapid population growth in recent years, and the facility was designed to keep pace with the demands that growth places on local police services. For Milton residents, this means the eventual closure of 12 Division and a transition to modern, purpose-built facilities located nearby in Hornby.

Background

The 1 District station project was more than ten years in the planning and experienced a construction delay during the build. The facility was designed with modern policing needs in mind, including emergency backup systems, a district lock-up, and environmental sustainability measures such as rooftop solar panels. The project was a joint effort between Halton Regional Police Service and Halton Region.

Source: MiltonToday.ca and Halton Regional Police Service — https://www.miltontoday.ca/local-news/absolutely-essential-halton-police-unveils-new-north-halton-station-12494059

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