New Plymstock Fire Station starts to take shape

New fire station will help to protect the growing community

Work has begun on the new two-bay fire station at Plymstock. The groundworks and foundations have been completed and the steel frame structure is now being built.

This project is part of Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service’s ongoing investment into their buildings, to support firefighters in their daily roles.

Watch Manager Neil Willmott, said: “The old one-bay station had become very worn out and had always been a challenge being spread out over three different buildings. The new two appliance bay structure will future-proof the station with the continued expansion of the local community. The improvement in facilities for our on-call crew will enable us to complete more training at the site without having to train at other locations.”

The new two-bay fire station will help to protect the growing community at Sherford and Saltram Meadow,  as new homes, schools, leisure facilities' and workplaces continue to be built in the local area.

The modern building has been designed with sustainability in mind; the station will be energy efficient, including a solar photovoltaic (PV) array on the roof, enhanced heating, and is almost entirely naturally ventilated. The design also complements the local architecture.

The new Plymstock Fire Station will have a glazed front that will open up the building to the street, allowing passers-by to see inside the station. Covid-19 has created challenges and required different ways of working but the progress being made is positive.

Would you like more information? If you have any questions about the project or would like more information please email Dan Farthing on plymstocknewfirestation@dsfire.gov.uk