The Crisafulli Government has taken a major step towards delivering a replacement fire station for Boonah, with a contract signed for the design and construction of the replacement Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR) station.
Builder J. MAC Constructions Pty Ltd has been awarded the contract to deliver the replacement station.
The station will provide modern facilities to support QFR personnel to continue providing emergency response services across Boonah and surrounding areas.
Proposed design features for the station build include on-site parking and bays for two QFR appliances.
Under the former Labor Government, this project failed to get off the ground, leaving local firefighters without the equipment and infrastructure they need to protect our community.
The Crisafulli Government is turning this around by delivering a new replacement station for Boonah and strengthening emergency capability for our firefighters.
Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers Ann Leahy said this was an important milestone for the Boonah community and local firefighters.
“This is a significant step forward for Boonah and demonstrates the Crisafulli Government’s commitment to investing in frontline emergency services,” Minister Leahy said.
“Local firefighters deserve modern, fit-for-purpose facilities that support them to respond safely and effectively when their community needs them most.
“The replacement Boonah Fire and Rescue Station will provide contemporary infrastructure to support emergency response, day-to-day operations and training into the future.”
Member for Scenic Rim Jon Krause said the new station was an important investment for Boonah and the surrounding community.
“This is a long-awaited step forward for Boonah, with local firefighters set to benefit from modern facilities to support the important work they do protecting our community,” Mr Krause said.
“After the former Labor Government failed to get this project off the ground, the Crisafulli Government is getting on with delivering the infrastructure our frontline emergency services need.”
Queensland Fire Department (QFD) Commissioner Steve Smith said the new station would strengthen operational capability in the Scenic Rim.
“Our firefighters do an outstanding job protecting lives and property, and it is essential they have facilities that meet contemporary operational requirements,” Commissioner Smith said.
“The replacement station at Boonah will provide a modern base for crews, with improved functionality and space to support appliances, personnel and operational readiness.”
“This project is part of our broader commitment to ensuring our crews have the infrastructure they need to continue delivering for their communities.”
Construction on the Boonah station is expected to begin in 2027.