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Fire Station 3 feasibility review finds existing building cannot support modern replacement on-site; city acquired adjacent parcel for relocation
Summary
Staff and BKB architects told council the existing Fire Station 3 structure cannot be salvaged or expanded to meet modern operational and cancer‑risk reduction standards. Test-fits and site evaluation led to acquisition of an adjacent George Mason Foundation parcel; concept designs and program validation are underway with preliminary design completion targeted in June.
The city’s fire department and the architect team presented a feasibility update for Fire Station 3 during the April 22 work session, concluding the existing multistory building is not suitable for a state‑of‑the‑art replacement on the same narrow parcel.
What the consultants said: BKB Architect Group reported a functional assessment of the existing Station 3 building that found structural and program limitations that preclude cost-effective renovation or expansion.…
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