Emergency responses to fire and other emergency incidents will be significantly enhanced with the new Palmerston Regional Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services complex.
The Territory Labor Government invested $25 million into the complex that will provide a modern facility to meet community needs.
Construction of the complex is almost complete with the final fit-out underway.
The location on Howard Springs Road provides ready access for NT Fire and Rescue Service and NT Emergency Service to respond to incidents in Palmerston and the region.
The facility has been built by local company C&R Constructions, supporting 240 jobs during the build.
The complex will be formally opened before the end of the year.
Quotes from Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics, Eva Lawler
"Palmerston and the rural area are growing and we are investing in the future by providing better amenities and services that our community needs.
"There has been significant population growth and expansion of the city since the opening of the original Palmerston Fire Station back in the 1980s."
Quotes from Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services, Kate Worden:
"Territory Labor is working to deliver the resources that our emergency responders need to keep Territorians safe.
"This new station will co-locate two important services and provide improved capacity for training and response for career firefighters with NT Fire and Rescue Service, as well our volunteer NTES personnel.
"The complex significantly improves the fire, emergency and disaster response capabilities covering the residents of Palmerston, Coolalinga and the rural area, with a modern facility which will meet the community's needs for decades to come."
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