Source: Victoria Country Fire Authority
Dartmoor Fire Brigade will soon have a new place to call home, with construction on their brand-new fire station underway.
Works have now begun at the new site on Urquhart Street in Dartmoor and are expected to be completed later this year.
Construction began with the pouring of the slabs, and framing is now in progress.
The new station will feature a motor room with two engine bays, a turnout area, bathrooms, storage space, and a multipurpose room.
It will include solar panels, rainwater recycling and have room for an electric vehicle charging station.
Brigade Captain Noel Bull said the whole brigade are very excited for works to have commenced.
“This is a lot more than we imagined,” Noel said.
“Going from our current station which is essentially a shed to this, will make an enormous difference.
“It has been great to watch the work begin and I know everyone is looking forward to the day we can move in.”
He said the new station would allow the brigade to continue growing.
“Hopefully it can help with training new members,” Noel said.
“We are in a fire prone area so having the facilities to support the community is really important.”
Assistant Chief Fire Officer for District 4, Andrew Barry, said the new station would allow Dartmoor brigade to continue supporting their community into the future.
“This brigade punches above its weight,” Andrew said.
“The new station gives them the opportunity to grow and improve on the already incredible service they offer to the Dartmoor community.”
Founded in 1943, Dartmoor Fire Brigade has 40 members and responds mainly to structure and bushfires in the local area.
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