Close to €3m of investment works confirmed for Limerick fire station
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The works will involve the refurbishment of the existing fire station in Cappamore and the construction of a new building
REDEVELOPMENT works for Cappamore Fire Station have been approved and allocated funding by Government, confirmed Minister of State Niall Collins this Thursday.
In welcoming approval of the works, which have a projected total cost of €2,711,476, the Fianna Fail TD said the significant upgrade will provide a modern fire and emergency service response for the area.
"I am delighted to have received confirmation from my colleague Minister James Browne on the awarding of a tender for the redevelopment of Cappamore Fire Station.
"The redevelopment works will implement the upgrades needed to deliver a modern fire and emergency response not just for Cappamore and the immediate area but also to serve as secondary support into Limerick city if required.”
Mr Collins described it as wonderful news for the community. The works will involve the refurbishment of the existing building and the construction of a new building, which will include a number of new parking bays, a new entrance lobby and new footpaths.
“I am also glad to confirm that the station will be redeveloped in four phases, allowing for an ongoing emergency response from the fire station site even while the build process is underway.
"When completed, this will be a massive asset to Limerick as a whole, as it will guarantee the provision of a modern, retained fire service from the Cappamore site,” said Mr Collins.
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Local councillor Martin Ryan also welcomed that the tender for this state-of-the-art facility has been approved.
“When I first got elected in 2019, the redevelopment of the fire station was the first item I contacted Niall Collins about. He then got it approved by the then Minister Darragh O’Brien.
“The current station dates back to the 1970s. Our firefighters are on call night and day to come to our aid when we’re in trouble and fully deserve this new modern station in Cappamore to assist them in their lifesaving work. I’m delighted that there will be boots on the ground soon,” said Cllr Ryan.