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A new Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Station will be constructed at Lot 800 Pony Place, Oakford.
The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Council approved the development application for the emergency services facility at its meeting on Monday, 20 March 2023.
The new station secures a long-term home for the Oakford Volunteer Bushfire Brigade and the Shire's Emergency Support Brigade.
It will accommodate significant training opportunities and 24/7 emergency response.
Further information, including the latest progress updates on the station, can be found on this web page.
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A new Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Station will be constructed at Lot 800 Pony Place, Oakford.
The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Council approved the development application for the emergency services facility at its meeting on Monday, 20 March 2023.
The new station secures a long-term home for the Oakford Volunteer Bushfire Brigade and the Shire's Emergency Support Brigade.
It will accommodate significant training opportunities and 24/7 emergency response.
Further information, including the latest progress updates on the station, can be found on this web page.
Got a question?
After reading the News Feed and FAQs and still have questions, you can submit a question under the “Got a question” tab on this page.
Send us your comments by 5pm Monday, 13 February 2023.
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Page last updated: 22 Oct 2024, 02:41 PM
Latest milestones
May 2020
Oakford Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Station has finished this stage
Council approved undertaking community consultation on options for a Oakford Bushfire Brigade location, and established an Advisory Group to undertake an assessment of the options in order to report back to Council.
August 2020
Oakford Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Station has finished this stage
Council endorsed its preferred option of a 2ha portion of State Government owned land off Pony Place, Oakford, as the preferred location for the new Oakford Station.
August 2021
Oakford Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Station has finished this stage
Department of Fire and Emergency Services advised the Shire of the 2021/22 Local Government Grants Scheme, offering a Capital Grants Self Supporting Loan option for the Oakford Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Station.
October 2021
Oakford Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Station has finished this stage
Report presented to October Meeting to update Council on the Oakford Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Station project.
March 2022
Oakford Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Station has finished this stage
As part of reviewing the escalation in construction material and labour costs, the Shire undertook an updated quantity survey of the order of probable costs for the project. This has revealed as significant escalation in cost, which has required engagement back with DFES on options to fully capitalise the project.
August 2022
Oakford Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Station has finished this stage
The Shire is still working with DFES on funding options, given the cost escalations being faced across the construction industry.
January 2023
Oakford Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Station has finished this stage
The Shire has received a development application for a new Fire Brigade Station at Lot 800 Pony Place, Oakford.
February 2023
Oakford Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Station has finished this stage
The public comment period for the Development Application is now closed.
March 2023
Oakford Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Station has finished this stage
Council approves development application for new station to be located at Lot 800 Pony Place, Oakford.
August 2023
Oakford Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Station has finished this stage
Concept Plans for the internal layout and site layout of the Oakford Station have been finalised.
July 2024
Oakford Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Station is currently at this stage
Project concept plans for site and building have now been finalised to meet the Development Approval guidelines and tender issued to market.
August 2024
this is an upcoming stage for Oakford Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Station