The Alachua County Commission held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday to celebrate the beginning of the construction of the new Alachua County Fire Station #21 (16121 NW 173rd St, Alachua).
Speakers included Alachua County Manager Michele Lieberman, Fire Chief Harold Theus and County Commission Chair Mary Alford.
Station 21 will be the second fire station of the new ACFR prototype design. The single-story concrete masonry facility features energy-efficient equipment and sustainable design features, with 100% backup generated power. It is an 11,500-square-foot, state-of-the-art building that will last 50-plus 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 NW U.S. HWY 441, Alachua.
For more information, contact Alachua County Communication Director Mark Sexton at 352-264-6979.
