The NSW Government has worked with Hawkesbury City Council to secure a location for the Hawkesbury Fire Control Centre, with site designs now being finalised.
The NSW Government is committed to the safety and resilience of the Hawkesbury region, with work progressing for the Fire Control Centre which will be located in Wilberforce.
Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib, and Federal Member for Macquarie, Susan Templeman, visited the site of the new facility, to be built at the corner of Kurmond and McKinnons Roads in Wilberforce.
The new NSW Rural Fire Service Fire Control Centre will also include a co-located Emergency Operations Centre and NSW State Emergency Service unit base, forming the broader Hawkesbury Emergency Services Precinct.
The $16.5 million project is part of the NSW Government's ongoing investment in critical infrastructure for regional and outer-metropolitan communities.
This purpose-built centre will bring together emergency management experts, enable faster coordination, and enhance frontline capabilities in the region.
Construction of the new Fire Control Centre will begin after the completion of the approvals and tender process, ultimately delivering a centre serving the community for decades to come.
NSW Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib said:
"This new Fire Control Centre will provide the tools, infrastructure, and technology needed to coordinate emergency operations and protect lives and property in a region hit by a number of natural disasters in recent years.
"Most importantly, it reflects our government's unwavering commitment to supporting the volunteers and professionals who work around the clock to keep our communities safe."
Federal Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman said:
"I'm pleased that my 2022 election commitment of $1.1 million to the Hawkesbury SES and $300,000 for the NSW RFS Hawkesbury Control Centre will contribute to making this important precinct a reality.
"Hawkesbury residents have endured multiple devastating bushfires and floods in recent years.
"This precinct will be a hub for preparation and resilience-ensuring our emergency services are ready to act quickly, effectively, and safely when the next emergency hits.
"And individual brigades are each making good use of their $50,000 grant, also part of my 2022 election commitments, to support the important work they do."
NSW Rural Fire Service Deputy Commissioner Peter McKechnie said:
"This project represents a critical investment in the region's emergency response capabilities, and a strong show of support for the dedicated volunteers and emergency service personnel who protect the community.
"Our members give their all to serve the community, and this facility will ensure they have the best possible environment to do so."
