New Alachua Fire Station to Break Ground

ALACHUA ‒ On Tuesday, March 19, at 9 a.m., the Alachua County Commission is holding a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of the construction of the new Alachua County Fire Station #21, located at 16121 N.W. 173^rd Street, off CR 235A in Alachua. The ceremony is open to the public, and light refreshments will be served.

Alachua County Manager Michele Lieberman is the master of ceremonies. The event includes comments from Alachua County Fire Chief Harold Theus, County Commission Chair Mary Alford and County Public Works Director Ramon Gaverette.

“We have planned for the relocation of station 21 for many years and we are so happy to see it become a reality,” Lieberman said.

Station 21 will be the second fire station of the new Alachua County Fire Rescue (ACFR) prototype design. The single-story concrete masonry facility features energy-efficient equipment and sustainable design features, with 100 percent backup generated power. It is an 11,500-square-foot state-of-the-art building that will last 50+ years. The Lunz Group, from Lakeland, provided architectural and engineering services for the project and the D.E. Scorpio Corporation is the construction management firm “At Risk.”

This new fire station provides adequate space for the existing fire rescue crew and will enhance the service delivered to this growing area of unincorporated Alachua County. Building and opening this facility provides critical space for staff and equipment.

Once the construction is complete, Station 21 will move from its current location at 15040 N.W. U.S. Highway 441, Alachua.

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