Construction firm appointed for Edinburgh’s first new-build fire station in 30 years
Liberton Fire Station is being completely demolished and rebuilt as part of the £10 million project
Work on Edinburgh’s first new-build fire station in more than three decades is getting underway with a construction company appointed to oversee the project.
Morgan Sindall Construction has been awarded the job to rebuild Liberton Fire Station by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS).
The £10 million project will see the Liberton Fire Station being rebuilt at the current site at Kirkbrae and will feature a two-storey building with upgraded facilities including a decontamination provision.
Work to upgrade the fire station was confirmed earlier this year after it was revealed that the old building was built using reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).
Further works to fire stations built using the potentially dangerous material are expected to take place over the next five years.
Stuart Parker, managing director of Morgan Sindall Construction in Scotland, said: “We are proud to have been chosen by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to deliver this landmark project for Edinburgh. Building the city's first new fire station in more than three decades is a real privilege, and reflects the strength of the relationship we have developed with SFRS over recent years.
“Having successfully delivered refurbishments at Inverness, Dingwall, Newcraighall and Galashiels, our Scotland-based team understands both the technical requirements and the operational sensitivities of working within live blue light environments. We look forward to delivering a modern, fit-for-purpose station that supports the wellbeing of firefighters and serves the Liberton community."
David Dourley, area commander and SFRS Local Senior Officer for City of Edinburgh, said: “This is an exciting project and represents a significant investment to improve service delivery and firefighter safety. This will be the first new-build station in Edinburgh in more than 30 years directly replacing the former station that has faithfully served our staff and the community for 50 years.
“The new station will be modern and fit for purpose and has been designed to meet operational demand and the growing needs of our communities. Once complete, operational efficiency, emergency response and engagement capabilities will be bolstered across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.”
The rebuild of Liberton Fire Station is expected to take between 15 and 18 months.
The work by Morgan Sindall Construction on the Liberton Fire Station project will be the latest collaboration with SFRS following station refurbishments in Inverness, Dingwall, Newcraighall and Galashiels, all of which were delivered through the SCAPE Scotland Construction Framework.
Rachel Park, Framework Manager at SCAPE Scotland, said:“Through the SCAPE Scotland Construction Framework, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Morgan Sindall have developed a strong and trusted partnership, with early contractor involvement driving collaboration and a consistency in approach to project delivery.
“Having successfully delivered four fire station projects together, this latest project builds on a proven track record of quality, efficiency and successful outcomes. We are proud to support a project that not only delivers long-term value for our client, but also provides a modern, high-quality facility that will serve firefighters and the local community for many years to come.”