Kaikōura celebrates new state-of-the-art station - check out the video
Click on the image to watch the story behind the new Kaikōura station.
The Kaikōura Volunteer Fire Brigade and community celebrated the official opening of its new fit-for-purpose station last weekend.
In 2016, the Kaikōura district suffered a significant earthquake which left the existing fire station badly damaged. The previous station was also located too close to the shore, which meant it was vulnerable to a tsunami.
Construction on the new $7.04 million facility began in 2021, and part of the funding needed to build the new station has come from the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund.
The new station, which sits well out of the tsunami zone, boasts three appliance bays along with decontamination, breathing apparatus filling facilities, operations and training rooms, and offices. There is also a resource garage housing additional appliances and a tanker.
The station was officially opened by the Minister of Internal Affairs Hon. Barbara Edmonds.
Photos from the opening
Acting Chief Executive/National Commander, Russell Wood, Chief Fire Officer, Ian Walker, Deputy Chief Fire Officer Craig Guthrie, Internal Affairs Minister Hon. Barbara Edmonds and District Commander Dave Stackhouse.
Chief Fire Officer, Ian Walker, Internal Affairs Minister Hon. Barbara Edmonds and Deputy Chief Fire Officer Craig Guthrie.
Video tour of the new station - click on the image below to watch
