Two new purpose-built fire stations are set to bolster the Sunshine Coast’s emergency services capability.
Plans are on track for complexes to be constructed at Caloundra South, by 2024, and at Beerwah, by 2025.
QFES Commissioner Greg Leach said the facilities would be welcome additions.
“Emergency services personnel right across the state work tremendously hard preparing their communities for a variety of incidents and disasters, as well as responding to them swiftly and efficiently,” Commissioner Leach said.
“These two new stations will help our staff and volunteers deliver those critical services to the Sunshine Coast community.”
Minister for Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Mark Ryan said a new, $6.5 million Fire and Rescue station was in the pipeline for Caloundra South.
“The design stage for this project started late last year and is progressing well,” he said.
Minister Ryan said construction of a new QFES complex at Beerwah, which will house an integrated fire and emergency services capability, was also on track.
“The Sunshine Coast has seen significant population growth in recent years, and a boost to services in Beerwah to appropriately meet increased community demand is a logical move,” he said.
“The existing auxiliary Beerwah FRS Station was constructed 35 years ago and is not suitable for redevelopment or expansion.
“A brand new combined emergency services complex, with an additional six full-time equivalent staff will be a welcome boost in resourcing to ensure Queenslanders are kept safe through flood, fire and other emergencies.
Member for Caloundra Jason Hunt said ensuring the Sunshine Coast’s great lifestyle was crucial.
“These modernised, state-of-the-art facilities will improve services, create jobs and importantly help our first responders keep their communities safe,” he said.
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