Construction on the multi-million euro facility is due to begin later this year.
The contracts have been signed for a new multi-million euro firefighter training centre in the midlands.
Offaly County Council has reached an agreement with Finna Construction for the development of the new Regional facility, which will be based adjacent to the fire station in Tullamore.
The €4.4 million project will include expanding the existing station to accommodate a vehicle maintenance workshop, as well as the provision of a training support block.
Construction is due to get underway by the end of this year, with the contractor carrying out preliminary works before-hand.
Chief Fire Officer Eoin O’Ceilleachair says:
"This new Regional Fire Services Training Centre allows for an expansion to the range of course types to be delivered, not only to Offaly County Council Fire and Rescue Service, but also to firefighters and fire officers from across the county.
This expansion supports our current training centre that has been in use since 2009 and will provide increased opportunities, not only for our own personnel to delivery training at a regional and national level, but also to the town’s accommodation providers, restaurants and other businesses who interact with the centre."
Cathaoirleach of Offaly County Council, Cllr Eddie Fitzpatrick says:
"Tullamore was identified as an ideal location for this new Regional Fire Service Training Centre based on the towns central location that is easily accessible by both road and rail links.
The provision of funding to support this project is a testament to the hard work, dedication and determination of Offaly County Council and the Offaly Fire and Rescue Service staff.
I wish the Fire Service the very best with this project."
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