The temporary Station One is a ranch style home, located on the corner of West Thach Avenue and Hemlock Drive, said Fire Chief John C. Lankford IV, and believes the home could have been built sometime in the 50s or 60s.
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The police division will remain in its existing building until the new structure is complete and ready for occupancy, said city manager James Buston. However, that wasn’t the original plan.
Initially, the city was considering moving the police division to a different location but ultimately decided to move the fire department Station One for cost efficiency and logistic reasons.