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Westminster details $147 million capital package for fire stations, seeks phased funding and URA support
Summary
Fire and public works staff presented updated cost estimates to replace and add fire stations, modernize existing facilities and build a training tower, totaling roughly $147 million in capital costs and an estimated $9 million per year in operating and CIP funding to phase construction.
Westminster's fire and public works leaders presented council with updated cost estimates for a multi‑year package of fire infrastructure needs that city staff and the fire chief said are required to close two identified service gaps.
Chief Eric Burke and city staff described proposed projects that include Fire Station 8 (northern gap), Fire Station 7 and a paired central training center, full replacements of Fire Stations 3 and 4, modernization of multiple stations (Station 1 a priority), and a relocated/rebuilt training tower. Staff said the estimates presented to council include land acquisition,…
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