During their regular meeting Monday night, the White County Board of Commissioners voted to obtain cost estimates and plans for a new fire station on the northern end of Duncan Bridge Road.
The commissioners approved obtaining civil engineering and design plans for a three-bay fire station with sleeping quarters for male and female fire personnel.
In 2022, the board approved the purchase of 1.81 acres of land at the corner of Sonnys Circle, Duncan Bridge Road, and Starlight Drive to locate a fire station there.
White County Public Safety Director David Murphy Monday night presented a report to the commissioners on the service area for the new station and the proposed type of building they would like to see constructed. Murphy said they would like for the building design to mirror that of Fire Station Three on Garland Bristol Road in Sautee.
When the station is operational, it will cover approximately 2,300 structures, possibly enabling property owners to receive a lower insurance coverage rate.
