A partial facility renovation project at Fire Station 3, located in White Rock, is nearly finished.
The project, which began in October, included several improvements, County Engineer Eric Martinez said. The roof was replaced over the station’s living areas, modifications to the station’s HVAC system were made, and an exterior wall and windows were added to the sleeping areas. He added the project is expected to be fully completed in March.
The fire station was constructed in 2008, but suffered from a leaky roof and issues with heating and cooling.
Martinez said bad roofing materials were to blame for the leaks and added that the building’s architecture allowed for a portion of the roof to fill with ice and snow that wouldn’t melt.
The roof material was replaced and heating mats were installed to stop the build-up of ice and snow.
“This will add longevity to the roof and help prevent future leaks,” he said.