Residents are being invited to find out more about plans to redevelop Bath’s fire station as part of efforts to modernise the site for the future.
Bath fire station on Bathwick Street | Photo © Bath Echo
A community planning consultation, hosted at the station, will take place on Tuesday 10th June between 12pm and 7.30pm.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) has said it will rebuild its station in Bath, making a significant step towards modernising the facility to meet the demands of contemporary firefighting.
Plans for the new building aim to improve response, operational efficiency and prevention work to better serve the community.
AF&RS has appointed construction company Willmott Dixon to carry out the redevelopment programme, having previously worked together on the redevelopment of Temple and Hicks Gate Fire Stations.
Representatives from Willmott Dixon and the appointed design team, alongside AF&RS’s dedicated project team, will be on hand during the day to answer any questions and address any concerns.
Patrick Hollins, Head of Estates, said: “While we continue to develop our plans and prepare to submit a planning application, feedback from our neighbours, residents in the city and the wider community, is integral to informing our design proposals and the application.
“It was great to speak to a number of people at our recent water safety awareness day at Bath station, all of whom were supportive of our what we’re aiming to achieve.
“As your local fire station, we understand the importance of minimal disruption during the rebuild and delivering a new facility which will put us in a stronger position to better serve our communities. Please do come along as we’d love to show you our plans and hear your thoughts.”
Those attending are encouraged to walk or travel by public transport to the station, as parking will not be available on site.
People are invited to email [email protected] with any questions or concerns ahead of the consultation. Alternatively, you can visit the fire service’s website for more information on the redevelopment programme.
Bath fire station, located on Bathwick Street, is one of the service’s oldest fire stations, built in 1938. It is crewed by wholetime and on-call firefighters, as well as being home to Business Fire Safety Officers and support staff.
