Largo Buys Land for New Fire Station

0:00On March 3rd, here's the latest out of Tampa Bay. Largo City leaders unanimously approved by six parcels of land on South Belcher Road for the new home of fire rescue station 42. The deal totals about $3,812,765 including closing costs for 2.5 acre. Site at the southeast corner of Belcher and East Bay Drive, the city will pay clear panel $3,300,000 for five parcels and $470,000 for another lot, nearby. This spot stands out because of its flood plain status, evacuation zone location, and easy access to a busy signalized intersection. The current station 42, built in 1978, only has two drive-thru bays and houses, eight firefighters and a space meant for. Three or four. Fire Chief Matt Carpenter says it is outgrown its usefulness and the new four bay facility will hold up to 15 people. Officials pick this site for quick emergency access,

1:01with Pinellas County adding a traffic preemption system to clear intersections automatically. The county will also reimburse part of the land, design, and construction costs. Design starts in fiscal year 2026-27, followed by 18 months of building in 2028-29. The city plans a lease-backed deal with clear panel, until then, to keep the property maintained. Commissioners approved it 6-0, calling it the first new station inside city limits in years. DNN is brought to you by our sponsor. You know what is better than earbuds and bed? No earbuds at all. S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLO.com.