Elenbaas said the entire expansion footprint consists of 15,000 square feet and comes with two options: adding onto the existing fire station or constructing a new building on property the township currently owns.
Officials say the fire department is currently equipped to serve the approximately 25,000 people in Allendale Township. However, the number of residents is projected to grow over the years, and Elenbaas said the township needs to be ready.