04/01/2010 -

Contract Signed for New Ballymote Fire Station

In an historic day for Ballymote County Manager, Hubert Kearns signed the contract with contractor Ollie Kenny for the construction of the new fire station. This long awaited project has taken years of planning and design to bring it to this stage. Mr. Kearns outlined this €1.5 million investment in Ballymote as the final stage in the Council’s investment in the modernization of Sligo’s Fire Service. He also thanks the local councillors, Oireachtas members and staff of Sligo Local Authorities for their work in bringing the project this far.

Deputy Eamon Scanlon was delighted that this day had come and paid tribute to the fire service in Ballymote for their patience over the years in waiting for the new facility. Deputy John Perry also saw it as an important day for Ballymote as the new fire station reflects ‘critical investment into the infrastructure of the area.’

Councillor Pat McGrath spoke on behalf of the Ballymote elected members saying ‘the signing on the dotted line was a milestone event.’ He and his fellow councillors were delighted to see the project underway. Councillor McGrath also paid tribute to the Ballymote fire service stating that ‘their response time was second to none’ and their work was greatly appreciated by the community in Ballymote. He also thanked the staff of Sligo Borough Council’s Architects Department and Sligo County Council for their work in designing and delivering the project.

- County Manager Hubert Kearns signs contract for new Ballymote Fire Station with Contractor Ollie Kenny in the presence of Sligo Local Authority staff, elected members and local TDs.

The new fire station will consist of a new two storey building providing an appliance bay for 2 no. fire engines, a communications room, offices, lecture room, canteen and changing facilities, workshop and stores.

Within the confines of the site a new fire service drill tower will also be constructed with a drill yard for fire service training. The works are anticipated to be completed in late 2010.