The Minns Labor Government is today unveiling the new-look Moss Vale fire station, following a $2 million upgrade to strengthen emergency services in the Southern Highlands.
The refurbishment fulfils an election commitment and provides the station's firefighters with modern facilities, more than 50 years after it was first built in 1971.
The works increase the safety and capability of the station, including enhancements to accommodate larger fire fighting vehicles.
Key improvements at the Moss Vale station include:
- An extension of the rear of the station and engine bay to accommodate large, modern fire trucks.
- A new building to accommodate the station's bushfire tanker.
- Better equipment storage rooms improving safety for crews, including new personal protective clothing room, breathing apparatus storeroom and laundry facilities.
- New locker rooms, bathrooms and kitchen facilities.
This financial year the Government is investing $98.5 million to keep people safe and better serve the community with upgraded fire stations and new firefighting fleet.
The Minns Labor Government is delivering on its long-term plan to rebuild our essential services by investing in physical infrastructure and in the frontline workers who deliver the services the people of NSW need.
Work continues to upgrade and build new fire stations across NSW, including new stations at Badgerys Creek, Broken Hill, Byron Bay, Charlestown, Goonellabah, Lithgow and Wentworthville.
Quotes attributed to Premier Chris Minns:
"This investment is part of rebuilding essential services for the Southern Highlands.
"This improved station will meet the needs of Moss Vale firefighters and locals now and into the future as we build a better NSW.
"We are backing our firefighters by delivering modern facilities to help protect this community."
Quotes attributed to Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib:
"We are boosting firefighter numbers to record levels and investing in modern fire stations and the firefighting fleet.
"Our investment in Fire and Rescue NSW not only protects communities, it also makes a worthwhile profession even more attractive by delivering improved equipment and infrastructure for firefighters.
"The Moss Vale Fire Station upgrades bring it in line with modern standards and support safe and effective emergency response."
Quotes attributed to FRNSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell:
"Times have changed since the building went up in 1971. Fire trucks are bigger, our workforce is diverse, and health and safety considerations have come a long way.
"For the crew, this is more than a building - it's where they train and serve the community. A modern, safe building helps our people protect the irreplaceable."
