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Since January 2024, our facilities committee has been working to reassess and reprioritize the proposed fire station project to focus on the most immediate and pressing needs for the future of our community and safety of our members.
We understand and respect the concerns of our community related to the historic significance of the original station and perceived condition of the existing community hall, the deficiencies and health/safety issues within our current fire station still remain. The revised project we are presenting to voters on August 20, 2024 retains the existing community hall, which means no work will need to be done to maintain the original firehouse. While there are improvements that could be made to the community hall, the district has made sure to complete regular required maintenance over the years, and its current condition can support the future needs of our community.
This proposed new fire station project focuses primarily on spaces to support the firemanic and administrative needs of our district, including an enlarged apparatus bay, increased storage space, a members’ room, office and meeting space, separate gear lockers, and a fitness center. The layout improves space efficiencies to reduce the total square footage and minimize the taxpayer burden while ensuring the current and future needs of the district are met. We encourage residents of the West Sand Lake Fire District to vote on Tuesday, August 20 from 6PM – 9PM in the fire hall.
Thank you for your consideration of this project.