City Announces Key Developments In Platteville Fire Facility

Estimated Project Timeline:
December2024/January2025 – Demolition of existing buildings on site
March 2025 – Groundbreaking
April 2025 – Construction Begins
July 2026 – Substantial Completion
Fall 2026 – Grand Opening

Following the celebrated decision to build a new fire facility at the site of the decommissioned O.E. Gray Schoolhouse, the City of Platteville is excited to announce key developments in this significant community project.

The City has established a project budget of $14,477,000 for the new facility, which aims to provide essential upgrades for the local fire department, enhancing safety and efficiency for our dedicated responders. The current fire station, which has served the community for over 60 years, will soon be replaced by a state-of-the-art facility designed to accommodate larger emergency vehicles and incorporate modern safety features.

Demolition of the O.E. Gray Schoolhouse is anticipated to take place in December of 2024 and January of 2025, clearing the site for construction. To facilitate this new building and ensure seamless integration with essential utilities, street reconstruction on W. Adams Street has been completed.

The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for March 2025, with the goal of having the new fire
facility operational by the summer of 2026.

“We are incredibly grateful to our community for their support, which has allowed us to surpass the $1.5 million capital campaign goal,” said City Manager Clint Langreck. “This achievement, made possible through the efforts of our amazing fundraising team (under the leadership of Paul Budden and John Fick) and guidance from Inspiring Community Inc., underscores the commitment of Platteville residents to enhancing public safety.”

The City would also like to extend its heartfelt appreciation to our township partners — Belmont, Elk Grove, Ellenboro, Harrison, Lima, Platteville, and Smelser — for their continued support throughout this project. Their collaboration has been vital in shaping a facility that will serve our community for decades to come.

As the project moves forward, the Platteville City Manager, Fire Chief, and facility guidance team will continue to work closely with the architect and construction manager to finalize construction documents and begin the building process.

This new fire facility represents a substantial investment in the safety and well-being of our firefighters and the entire Platteville community. We are committed to providing our first responders with the resources they need to protect lives and property effectively.

For more information and updates, please visit the project page on the City of Platteville at website: https://www.platteville.org/fire/page/proposed-new-platteville-fire-station-project.