From the Ground Up: Fire Station No. 12

General Contractor: Shelenhamer Construction

Architect: Sapp Design Associates Architects PC

Engineers: Scott Consulting Engineers PC, civil and structural; Malone Finkle Eckhardt & Collins Inc., mechanical, electrical and plumbing

Size: 10,670 square feet

Estimated cost: $1.89 million

Lender: None

Estimated completion date: Fall

Project description: Fire Station No. 12 is designated as the hazardous materials response team station for the Springfield Fire Department. The facility includes an 812-square-foot community room.

The building is constructed out of masonry and EIFS – exterior insulation finish systems – veneer with metal studs and wood trusses. The new station serves residents in the district east of U.S. Highway 65. Four firefighters will be assigned to the station 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Assistant Fire Chief Steve Hoerning said. Funding comes from the level property tax referendum approved by Springfield voters in February 2004.

—Compiled by SBJ Intern Laura King.

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