Construction has officially begun for the new community fire station in Whitefield. Spades are now in the ground for the Bury New Road site which will deliver a modern fire station for the community and beyond.
Demolition of the site began in May, clearing the way for construction to now begin. The new fire station is set to be complete by October 2026, with Whitefield’s firefighters working from a temporary station on Bury New Road, so the community will receive the same level of cover while the work takes place.
The new stations are part of a £38m investment in our estates, first approved in 2021. Whitefield is just one of the stations being rebuilt, with Blackley estimated to be up and running by November this year and construction of a new community station in Stockport to start later this year.
The new stations will include sustainable heating and lighting systems to support Greater Manchester’s target to become a carbon neutral city-region by 2038.
The 16-year programme aims to modernise our buildings and invest in what matters most – our people, our communities, and our future. Stations not rebuilt in the first phase of the programme are seeing other improvements, such as new fitness and rest facilities for firefighters.
Dave Russel, Chief Fire Officer, said:
“The beginning of construction on our second new-build community fire station is very exciting. These new fire stations will provide a positive and engaging presence in their local communities while giving our staff modern facilities.
“I am proud of all the work that has gone into our estates programme, building an estate that is fit for a modern Greater Manchester.”
