Breaking ground on new OPP detachment in Clinton

Centralized OPP headquarters coming to Clinton A new OPP detachment is being built in Clinton. CTV London’s Scott Miller looks at what it could mean for nearby communities.

Huron County is getting a new 'centralized' OPP detachment in Clinton.

It will replace the current Huron County OPP headquarters south of Goderich.

The new OPP detachment will cost $20 million and is one of nine new OPP detachments being built across the province.

The new Clinton location means some OPP satellite offices in places like Wingham and Exeter will close, and will be replaced by a smaller 'storefront' OPP offices.