A new development application has been lodged with Central Coast Council to build a new fire station for the Chittaway Rural Fire Brigade.
This replaces the previously approved application in 2018 which lapsed in August 2023, and this new one is for a bigger fire shed – a Rural Fire Services Category 3c facility at an estimated cost of $900,000.
It will cater for more volunteer staff and house three 10m fire fighting vehicles, provide on-site toilet and shower facilities, male and female change rooms, staff kitchenette and storage, rainwater storage, solar power and on-site septic tank management systems.
The new RFS Category 3c facility will be constructed behind the existing RFS shed, which will be demolished due to health concerns regarding asbestos.
The project will be developed in stages and also provide additional carparking, a training hydrant and hardstand area.
Existing site access points from Wyong and Canntree Rds will be retained and a new sealed driveway via Canntree Rd will replace the existing main entry to comply with relevant flood planning levels.
The development application (773/2021) is open for public feedback until Friday, August 30.