Crime & Safety

See U City's New Fire House Being Built

The new facility is on schedule to be complete this fall.

Construction on the newΒ University City Fire DepartmentΒ continues atΒ 863 Westgate Avenue.

TheΒ City of University CityΒ held aΒ groundbreaking ceremonyΒ Sept. 20.Β The new engine house, which has a construction schedule of 300 days, is estimated to costΒ $3.3 million.

The department received a grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Assistance to Firefighters Station Construction Grants.

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