More than 100 Marble Falls first responders, officials, residents and visitors gathered recently to participate in a groundbreaking ceremony and to celebrate service and progress.
They stepped over a wide patch of browncolored earth to proclaim the area will become home to the new Marble Falls Fire Station #2 by next summer.
The new station is located in south Marble Falls at 1500 Flat Rock Boulevard near the Thunder Rock subdivision sports complex.
Marble Falls Mayor John Packer welcomed both the sight and the site of the new station, particularly because it will lie close to the rapidly growing south side of the city.
“It represents progress and years of planning and investment,” Packer said. “Our city needs support. We need to keep up with growth now and during the future.”
The new station designed by Martinez Architects will cover more than 8,500 square feet with enough space for the installation of three bay entrances for emergency vehicles From Page 1
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and the inclusion of office space and ready rooms for firefighters, emergency medical technicians and police officers.
“This project started 10 years ago,” Fire Chief Tommy Crane told the crowd. “It will be very good for the south side and the whole town. It will ensure our fire fighters will respond effectively. Whether the call is north or south side, we will back each other up.”
Assistant Fire Chief Coy Guenter also welcomed the launch of construction of the new station.
“It will be much more than a building,” Guenter said. “It will be a place where first responders can respond quickly to anybody who needs help. The community depends on all of us to respond quickly. Facilities like this one will make it possible.”
