IN THE WORKS
FIRE STATION NO. 1 Project Status: 60% Project Value: $27,222,806
Today, Nov. 19, marks the one-year anniversary of the groundbreaking for the new two-story Fire Station No. 1 headquarters at 420 S. Ridgewood Ave. Construction remains on schedule and within budget. The 31,000-square-foot facility’s exterior and roof are nearly finished, windows have been installed and crews are continuing work on the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Upcoming site work includes grading for the retention pond and parking lot. When completed, the station will serve as the Fire Department’s administrative headquarters, an Emergency Operations Center during emergencies and a state-of-the-art training hub for first responders. The project is expected to be completed in spring 2026.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
CITY ISLAND SEAWALL Project Status: Under Construction
The city will begin the first phase of seawall reconstruction around City Island this week. Work will take place from Orange Avenue to Magnolia Avenue. As part of construction preparations, barges have been brought to the site and will be placed by crane this week. Power to City Island will be turned off for about 36 hours during the project, scheduled for Nov. 22 and Nov. 23. The project is supported by more than $900,000 in grant funding, with design and permitting costs totaling about $196,000.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
ORANGE AVENUE REC. CENTER Project Status: Demolition estimated to begin Dec. 2025
Demolition and environmental remediation at the Orange Avenue Rec Center are moving forward. Sample collections were completed Nov. 10, and the city received asbestos test results this week. The results were positive. Before demolition can begin, utility disconnects must be completed, and a 10-day waiting period for asbestos requirements must be observed. If everything stays on schedule, work could begin in mid-to late December.
UPCOMING
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