Update shared on Bath Fire Station redevelopment
The planning application has been officially submitted
Bosses at Avon Fire and Rescue have shared an update on the redevelopment of Bath Fire Station.
They say their planning application has now been officially submitted - and it follows a public open day and online consultation into the idea.
Some of the reasons behind the rebuild include:
- The current station is in a prime location to meet critical 8-minute response times
- Improved response times to protect our world heritage city
- Retains experienced crews & supports local jobs
- Safer, healthier spaces for firefighters' rest and wellbeing
- Additional appliance bays out front – including a new 6th bay for our water and animal rescue vehicle
- Larger Bay doors to house modern fire engines
- Better contamination control
- Long-term investment in resilience so that firefighters can protect the city of Bath and surrounding areas
- More efficient, lower maintenance costs
- Net Zero in operation
On their website, the Fire Service outline some of the reasons behind the plans - which include the erection of a fire station, offices and drill tower with revised access, car parking, landscaping and associated ancillary works.
They say: "Bath is one of the oldest fire stations in Avon Fire & Rescue Service and was built in 1938.
"The fire station is due to be rebuilt, making a significant step towards modernising the facility to meet the demands of contemporary firefighting.
"The station is crewed 24/7 by wholetime and on-call firefighters.
"The station is home to three fire engines, an animal rescue vehicle, water rescue equipment including a boat and a turn table ladder."
You can check out the full list of plans on the B&NES Council website and here, at Avon Fire and Rescue.