New construction starts on second Willowfork fire station

Willowfork Fire Station #2 will be located at 26950 Cinco Ranch Boulevard, near the intersection of Katy Gaston and Cinco Ranch Boulevard.

Construction started on Willowfork Fire station #2 on Thursday, April 12, with a ceremonial groundbreaking.

The 13,000-square-foot facility, at a cost of $2.7 million, is slated to be located at 26950 Cinco Ranch Boulevard, near the intersection of Katy Gaston and Cinco Ranch Boulevard. The building will be comprised of three apparatus bays, firefighter sleeping areas, a training room and office space.

According to a press release, the second station is needed due to "growth in that part of its north Fort Bend County service area and the increasing number of dispatched calls throughout its entire territory."

The new station should be ready for use within the first three months of next year.

Visit www.willowforkfire.com for updates on the project.