THE Tatura CFA brigade celebrated the opening of their brand-new fire station as they mark the brigade’s 126th year of service.
The new station features three motor-room bays, a large brigade meeting room and a local command facility for use by the Greater Shepparton City catchment of brigades.
The new $2M building replaces the former station which was almost 50 years old.
“It’s exciting to have a new fit-for-purpose facility to help us serve the growing Tatura community,” Tatura captain, Trevor Franklin, said.
“Not only will the brigade have better meeting and member facilities, the new station will also feature a Local Command Facility that can be activated to manage larger incidents in the area, including major fires.
“Some of the funding has come from community donations and we’d like to thank everyone who has supported this project.” he said
District 22 assistant chief fire officer, Tony Owen, said “Tatura brigade has been involved in many significant fires throughout its 126-year history, both locally and further afar on deployments into NSW for example.
“During the most recent fire season, the brigade was called to several significant grassfires in the local area after higher-than-average rainfall led to heavy fuel loads in pastures and crops,” he said.
“I would like to thank the brigade for their invaluable service to their local community and beyond.”
