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Fire stations of the world: Brand new state-of-the-art Nottinghamshire fire station opens in Worksop, UK
Work on a new, state-of-the-art fire station for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service have recently been completed by Midlands-based main contractor, GF Tomlinson. Located at the Vesuvius development off Sandy Lane in Worksop, Nottinghamshire in the UK, the new £3,4 million facility has replaced the former fire station that was built in 1963 and located at Eastgate. Built with the latest renewable technology, the new Worksop Fire Station has the capacity to self-generate up to 50 percent of its energy consumption.
GF Tomlinson has been working closely with Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service’s project management consultants, Turner and Townsend, on the programme of works. Worksop Fire Station is part of the Service's North Group, which also includes neighbouring stations such as Warsop, Retford and Harworth. Based on Eastgate, it serves the communities of Worksop and the surrounding areas within the Bassetlaw District. The building comprises of meeting rooms, offices, fire engine bays and a gymnasium for fire fighters. An external three-storey training tower and compound store has also been built, as well as new car parking spaces and external landscaping. Kevin Dodds, construction director at GF Tomlinson said, “We really enjoyed attending the opening ceremony of this impressive new facility. It has been a real pleasure working collaboratively alongside Nottingham Fire and Rescue Service and their consultant team to successfully deliver this vital service for the local community. The fire station itself is completely state-of-the-art meaning that it is not only incredibly energy efficient but it provides the best possible facilities for fire fighters to carry out their critical work and serve the surrounding Bassetlaw community. This project represents a huge investment for the local area and we are thrilled with the final result.” Terry Scott, head of procurement and resources at Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, said, “I am very proud to be a part of the opening of this state-of-the-art new fire station, which is now our “flagship” property within the Estate. We have provided a fantastic working environment for our staff to best serve the local community of Worksop and the wider Nottinghamshire County. I would like to thank the whole project team on what has been a very successful project.” Plans for the scheme were submitted by Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service at the beginning of last year and approved by Bassetlaw District Council. The scheme forms part of the wider Vesuvius development, a multi-million-pound redevelopment, which aims to become the prime industrial and business location in Worksop, with a mix of light industrial units, food and drinks outlets and office spaces planned, the first phase of which completed last summer. A ceremony to mark the official opening of the new station took place on Monday, 16 May 2022; it was formally opened by representatives from Nottinghamshire County Council including Councillor Michael Payne, chair of the fire authority and Councillor Sybil Fielding, fire authority member and councillor for Worksop West. Source: Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, West Bridgford Wire |
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