Region of Durham response to reporting on main entrance revolving door system

Whitby, Ontario – Today (July 21), it was reported to a Toronto-based radio station that the cost of replacing the main entrance revolving door system at Durham Regional Headquarters cost property taxpayers upward of $1 million. This information requires clarification.

We are required to ensure Regional facilities are safe and in good working order for staff and visitors. The building’s existing sliding door system was reaching the end of its 20-year life expectancy. The doors were a constant source of energy loss during extreme temperatures and presented health and safety concerns in a high-traffic area.

With $403,000 in funding from the federal Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, the Region reallocated $249,000 in funds from an existing capital maintenance project and matched with $249,000 in additional financing to replace the entire sliding door system using a transparent request for proposals process. The new system, including two accessible swing doors, HVAC and security features, was installed in 2024 to reduce operating costs and improve energy efficiency, traffic flow and security.

We are committed to operating and maintaining Regional facilities in an efficient and cost-effective manner—providing a safe building for staff and visitors.

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