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Mega $9 million Noarlunga MFS station project fires up economy with local jobs

A mega $9M Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) station project has begun to fire up in Noarlunga, boosting local trade jobs in SA’s southern suburbs.

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A mega $9M Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) station project has begun to fire up in Noarlunga, boosting local trade jobs in the South of the state.

Australian tradies are buckling up their tool belts this week to begin the construction of the MFS command station, which will feature as a dual purpose emergency services hub to safeguard the community.

The SA Government’s Noarlunga Command Fire Station project will create approximately 50 jobs and is anticipated to be complete by the end of 2022, replacing the nearby Christie Downs Fire Station.

Minister for Emergency Services Vincent Tarzia says the Noarlunga Command Fire Station will be built to last 50 years, securing community safety well into the future of the rapid development of the expanding southern suburbs population.

“The new Noarlunga Command Fire Station will serve as a major emergency services hub in the southern region when complete,” says Tarzia.

“This almost $10m project is the beginning of a new and better-than-ever layer of safety and security for the southern suburbs.

The station is strategically placed in the heart of Noarlunga, close to the local Noarlunga Hospital, Southern Expressway and a major shopping centre. It is hoped that this prime location will enhance the emergency response time to incidents.

“The purpose-built station infrastructure gives capability for a major incident management team to operate from Beach Rd, meaning responses specific to the region can be handled on the ground and in proximity,” says Tarzia.

“And in addition to boosting community safety, the economy gets a boost too as local trades are put to work ensuring this really is a homegrown build.”

MFS Chief Officer Michael Morgan says the new fire station has been designed with future expansion in mind, ensuring space is available to accommodate a third fire truck and an additional four firefighters to cope with population growth.

The MFS hub will feature a training facility, community engagement room and utilise energy-efficient initiatives, including recycled water, solar panels and green construction materials.

“The fire station will become a major incident hub that allows for collaboration between emergency services agencies during significant emergency incidents in the region, as well as a training hub for MFS firefighters from nearby stations,” says Morgan.

“The fire station’s design was a collaborative process between the MFS and local firefighters, who are greatly looking forward to seeing the new facility become a reality.”

The Christie Downs Fire Station will close once the Noarlunga Command Fire Station is complete and existing staff – 32 personnel – will transition to the new facility.

Mr Morgan marked the key project milestone with a turning of the first sod at the Beach Rd MFS site.

The sod turn comes as the SA Government continues to roll out new heavy urban pump rescue appliances worth $15m to strengthen the capability of the MFS. There are 12 state-of-the-art assets being wheeled out for duty. The state has committed more than $68m in additional funding to the MFS since 2018.

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