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Town says new fire/rescue headquarters acquisition saved years and millions; FY27 upfits expected

Town Council Strategic Workshop (Hilton Head Island) · January 27, 2026
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Summary

Council heard that the town acquired a 17,500 sq ft building for a new fire/rescue headquarters and emergency operations center, which staff say saved roughly $4 million and three years compared with new construction; some upfit costs will appear in FY27 budget.

Town staff told council the town acquired a formerly available building that will become the new fire/rescue headquarters, emergency operations center and dispatch support facility. The manager said the acquisition avoids a lengthy and expensive multi‑year build and estimated the town saved about $4 million in the transaction.

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