(COLUMBIA, MO) ~ Columbia, MO - The City of Columbia has announced that they will be hosting an interested parties meeting to discuss the proposed replacement of Fire Station No. 5 located at 1400 Ballenger Lane. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 18 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Room 1C of City Hall.

The current fire station, which was built in the 1970s, has been experiencing structural issues and is no longer able to adequately support the needs of the Columbia Fire Department. As the city's northeast corridor continues to grow, it has become apparent that updated facilities are necessary to maintain response coverage and support firefighters and staff.

According to current proposals, a new station will be constructed on the same site near Ballenger Lane and Ria Street. The concept plans include three apparatus bays that can accommodate the city's largest emergency vehicles, as well as living, office, training, and storage areas. The design will prioritize energy- and water-efficient systems, use regionally sourced and recycled materials when possible, and incorporate safety features to ensure compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood.

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Community members are encouraged to attend the meeting to learn more about the proposed project. They will have the opportunity to review preliminary design concepts and provide feedback. A public comment form will be available at the meeting and online at BeHeard.CoMo.gov/Fire-Station-5.

For those unable to attend in person, additional project information will be posted on the website as it becomes available. The City also reminds citizens that they are welcome to attend any open meeting. For individuals who require accommodations due to a disability, please contact 573.874.CITY (2489) or email create new email in advance of the meeting date.

The City of Columbia is committed to providing updated facilities for their fire department in order to better serve their growing community. They encourage all interested parties to attend the meeting and share their thoughts on the proposed project.

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