Tuesday was a “very big day” in the history of the Hamden Fire Department, as city officials agreed to issue $8.6 million in bonds to replace Station 2, one of the city’s oldest fire stations.
Very big day in @HamdenFireDept history as @GovNedLamont announces bonding support for a new fire station in #Hamden! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this project! @upffa @MCDforCT @townofhamden @Cabrera4CT @LGSusanB and more! pic.twitter.com/mbdCYGLLbJ
— Chief Gary Merwede (@hfdcar1) June 28, 2022
The project will replace the 100-year-old Dixwell Avenue facility with a new one on Putnam Avenue, reports fox61.com. The current facility violates numerous safety and accessibility standards.
The money will fund upgrades in a pre-fabricated station, which has already been acquired by the town, the report notes.