A new engineering hub for East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is beginning to take shape in Newhaven at the site of the old fire station on Fort Road.
The site was handed over to contractors in January and steady progress is being made to create a modern maintenance facility for maintain fire appliances and vehicles.
The project compromises of partial demolition to the former fire station and workshops, with construction of new larger, modernised engineering workshops and full refurbishment to the offices and stores.
Facilities will include renewable energy, new mechanical and electrical installations throughout the buildings office spaces, training room, kitchen and toilets.
Outside the grounds will be cleared and cleaned, new drainage installed along with lighting, landscaping and parking for servicing of vehicles and staff.
Once complete it will principally be used Monday-Friday during normal office hours.
Work is expected to continue until the end of the year. Contractors plan to be on site for 8:00am to 5:00pm, Mondays to Fridays and 8:00am – 1:00pm Saturdays with no works on Sundays.
You can read more on our website: www.esfrs.org/fort-road-newhaven
