There was cause for a double celebration at the Morisset Fire Station at the weekend.
Not only did the Lake Macquarie facility unveil $800,000 worth of improvements, it also recognised four decades of service to the community.
The recent work was completed as part of Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) Privacy Upgrade Program, which is enhancing amenities across the state and embedding clean area principles to boost firefighter health, safety and operational efficiency.
“We’re proud to deliver this modern, fit-for-purpose upgrade for our on-call members in Morisset,” said Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell who attended the ceremony on Saturday 11 October.
“It will help them protect communities across the Lake Macquarie and wider Hunter region well into the future.”
The NSW Government is investing $50 million over 10 years to ensure fire stations meet the needs of FRNSW’s firefighters.
At Morisset, the initiative delivered new male and female locker rooms; separate toilet and shower facilities; a Personal Protective Clothing (PPC) room to limit the spread of hazardous particulate matter from firegrounds; full internal and external repainting; floor coverings; and upgrades to electrical and mechanical services.
Built in 1985, the Morisset Fire Station has been home to generations of firefighters, who have responded to thousands of emergencies in the Lake Macquarie region and further afield.
The latest improvements to the facility started in May, with work wrapping up last month.
“It’s great to see the Minns Labor government’s investment in upgrades at the Morisset Fire Station delivering safer, more modern workplaces to make sure our on-call firefighters can continue keeping people safe,” Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib said.
“Four decades of service is a huge milestone.
“So, with this upgraded facility, I am confident the station will serve the region’s community for years to come.”
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