30/7/04
Communities in Duncraig and surrounding suburbs are set to benefit from a new state-of-the-art career fire station which is being built with funding from the new Emergency Services Levy (ESL).
Emergency Services Minister Michelle Roberts visited the site in Hepburn Avenue near Lilburne Reserve today, to inspect early building progress. The station is expected to be completed in January next year.
"Perth's northern corridor is one of the fastest growing regions in the State and the new $1.227million Duncraig Fire Station will further enhance the way firefighters can protect local communities in this area," Mrs Roberts said.
"It will offer residents and industry a first-class, centrally located facility to replace the 31-year-old Balcatta Fire Station, which is approaching the end of its operational life.
"Our Government is committed to making Western Australian communities safe and secure, with the development of modern facilities and the latest equipment to assist our career firefighters to do their job quickly and effectively."
The Minister said funding from the ESL would assist in the construction of the new station.
"The local community can be proud that their ESL contribution is helping to improve fire services in the area," she said.
Mrs Roberts said Balcatta Fire and Rescue Service firefighters had been invited to contribute ideas for the new station.
"As the end users of the facility, Balcatta Fire Station staff were consulted and asked to provide input into plans for their new working environment," she said.
"This valuable feedback was taken on board and incorporated into the final design, which will feature a new training room, study, watch room, office space, gymnasium and outdoor hardstand training area.
"An appliance room will house emergency operational vehicles including a medium pump and a light tanker appliance."
A maximum of 28 career firefighters will work from the Duncraig Fire Station round the clock, on a four-shift rotation.
Minister's office: 9213 6600
