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Hammer attack: Deputy Premier and Emergency Services Minister James Merlino wields a sledge hammer to begin the demolition – and replacement - of Edithvale fire station, watched by Kingston mayor David Eden and Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson. Picture: Gary Sissons
Work starts on CFA’s new home Stephen Taylor steve@baysidenews.com.au EDITHVALE’S new CFA station is a step closer after Emergency Services Minister James Merlino took a sledgehammer to the old fire station yesterday (Tuesday). He and Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson donned their hard hats for a tour of the site, which is being transformed
into a $3.35 million station with four vehicle bays. Brigade members were consulted on amenities and their input has been vital, Mr Merlino said. The custom-designed station will have a new meeting room and business hub where crews can work or study on site while waiting on emergency call outs. The new building will house the brigade’s growing membership of about
100 and cater to increased demand from the community. Mr Merlino and Mr Richardson met resident John Hennessey who sold his property to the CFA ahead of a range of attractive offers from developers. Mr Hennessey is a long-time neighbour and supporter of the brigade. Crews service Edithvale, Aspendale, Chelsea and Chelsea Heights, and support CFA brigades at Patterson River, Keysborough, Springvale, and Carrum
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Downs, as well as into the Metropolitan Fire Brigade area. Works at the station are due to be completed in December. “In 2014 we promised to deliver a new fire station for Edithvale and we’re getting it done,” Mr Merlino said. “This $3.35 million redevelopment will ensure firefighters have the resources they need get on with the job of keeping the community safe.” Mr Richardson thanked Edithvale
firefighters for operating from Chelsea Heights while work is underway. “I also thank Mr Hennessey, who sold his property to the CFA to make way for the new fire station. Your support is hugely appreciated.” The land next to the old CFA building cost $960,000. Edithvale fire brigade was established in 1921 and registered with the Country Fire Brigades Board in July 1925. Continued Page 2