Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Tumwater hears plan to expand Station T2 — third bay, eight dorm rooms and higher cost estimate
Summary
City staff presented a schematic to expand Fire Station T2 with eight individual dorms, a third apparatus bay and upgraded mechanical systems; planning‑level cost estimates rose to roughly $7.6–7.9 million and staff said they will return with design authorization and financing options.
The Tumwater City Council heard a presentation on a proposed remodel and expansion of Fire Station T2 that would add eight individual dorm rooms, four bathroom/locker rooms, an expanded day room and a third apparatus bay to support an aid or battalion unit.
The fire chief, speaking to the council, said the building opened in 1995 and now requires mechanical upgrades. "It's just over $5,000,000 for construction costs," the chief said, adding that soft costs (permits, fees and taxes) increase the planning estimate to about $7.6–$7.9 million depending on alternates and scope.
The project would reconfigure the existing footprint and add roughly 3,000 square feet of new space, including a south addition for sleeping…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
