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Station 16 opening pushed to early November after fuel-tank redesign; contractor costs under review
Summary
Officials told the Commission that Station 16 faces construction delays after discovery that a fuel tank needed replacement and state rules required a new delivery system; the department and DPW shifted to an above-ground pump design and expect members to move in early November while DPW finalizes costs and any liquidated damages.
Chief Tony Rivera updated the Commission on Station 16 construction delays, explaining that work that appeared near completion encountered a regulatory hurdle when the station's diesel fuel tank required replacement and new state regulations for internal pumps triggered more complex equipment needs.
Rivera said the project team redesigned the installation by removing the in-tank pump and replacing it with an above-ground pump mounted to the station wall, which required additional permitting and a special-ordered tank. He described involvement from Public Health, DPW and the contractor to meet state and local requirements and said the new schedule targets early November for move-in by department members.
The chief said DPW is reviewing contractor performance and potential liquidated damages; a final cost accounting is not yet available but the city has engaged DPW deputy leadership to ensure the contractors obligations are enforced and additional costs do not fall to city coffers. Commissioners asked for updates on cost impacts and the department committed to forwarding documentation when available.
Rivera also emphasized steps being taken to limit firefighter exposures in fueling operations and to comply with state health and safety regulations.
