Alachua County to host ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Fire Station #21
Press release from Alachua County
ALACHUA, Fla. – Alachua County is pleased to invite the public to a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of Fire Station #21 (16121 NW 173rd St., Alachua). The event will take place on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 10 a.m., with light refreshments served.
Alachua County Fire Chief Harold Theus will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Featured speakers include Alachua County Commission Chair Charles S. Chestnut IV, Alachua City Manager Mike DaRoza, and Alachua Mayor Walter Welch.
“This new facility underscores Alachua County’s ongoing investment in public safety,” said Fire Chief Theus. “It represents an important step forward in our commitment to providing life-saving services for our residents.”
Fire Station #21 is a state-of-the-art, 11,500-square-foot facility with a project cost of $7 million. Completed earlier this month, it is designed to serve the community for more than 50 years. The single-story, concrete masonry structure includes energy-efficient systems, sustainable design features, and 100% backup power generation, ensuring operational readiness in all conditions.
The Lunz Group of Lakeland provided architectural and engineering services, and D.E. Scorpio Corporation led construction management.
Expensive. How much did the weight room add?
@ Joe: Even if there were a “weight room” and frankly, I think there should be, I’d be happy to see my tax dollars go to support Firefighters in any way. Including keeping physically fit. What is wrong with you that you’re all outraged about a possible weight room for Firefighters?
Will the City of Alachua now sell the property where the old fire station and old City Hall were located? Prime real estate. Shouldn’t it be put back on the tax rolls?
“Featured speakers include Alachua City Manager Mike DaRoza”
Please update this story to reflect reality. City manager Darosa just quit. Make a public records request for his letter from the public records department of the city of Alachua. Worth a story.
Can’t wait to hear from City “Manager” DuhRoza on Friday. Hope his buddy Adam Bukkake is with him!