PHOTOS: The City of Newton broke ground on a new 13,500-square-foot facility that will eventually serve as Fire Station 3 in the Startown community.
Located at 2511 West NC 10 Highway, the new construction will help improve public safety in western Newton and nearby rural areas. The siteโs location also allows room for expansion in the future.
New features at Fire Station 3 will include four apparatus bays to house modern firefighting equipment, living quarters designed for 24-hour staffing, and dedicated workspaces and support areas for firefighters.
City council approved the purchase of the site back in March 2024. The acquisition was finalized in April 2024. โTodayโs groundbreaking is more than just a construction milestone,โ said Newton Mayor Jerry T. Hodge during the ceremony.
โItโs a symbol of our communityโs progress, our commitment to public safety, and our dedication to planning for a stronger, safer future in Newton. We look forward to watching this station rise from the ground and become a proud asset for our city.โ
