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Lake Forest police station design advances; bids expected in August, council review in September

5341522 · July 8, 2025
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Chief John Burke reported progress on interior layouts, communications upgrades and approvals needed for the planned new police station; bid packages are slated to be released Aug. 14 and the council will consider awarding construction on Sept. 15.

City of Lake Forest officials told the council on July 7 that design work for a new police station is nearing completion and that the project is moving toward the bidding phase.

Chief John Burke, who briefed the council, said interior decisions are nearly complete and the schematic includes an enlarged training room (designed to seat about 120 in lecture-style or more than 80 with tables), dedicated storage for range equipment, weapons and ammunition…

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