Woodstock City Council voted unanimously to approve the construction of two new fire stations, marking one of the most significant investments in public safety in the city’s history. The new fire stations will be located on Ridgewalk Parkway and Long Drive. According to city officials, building both stations at once will save the city more than $600,000 on the second station and avoid steep future cost increases. “These stations will dramatically improve coverage and response times across our city,” said Mayor Michael Caldwell. “This investment will save lives for decades to come, and we’re doing it while continuing to lower the tax burden on our citizens.” The projects will be managed by Spratling Construction, a regional leader in fire station builds. Contingency budgets are included for site-specific needs, and the city plans to refurbish an existing fire truck to reduce equipment costs.
