Our new West Norwood fire station on Knight’s Hill was officially opened 25 November 2014 by Fire Minister Penny Mordaunt MP. It replaces the old fire station on Norwood Road.
Community Engagement
The new £5 million state-of-the-art building provides a modern working environment for crews, room for three fire engines and training facilities including a drill yard and training tower. These facilities have been located away from the residential area to minimise noise. The fire station has a dedicated community engagement room that will be used to create greater access for the public to understand the operation of a modern fire service.
London Fire Brigade Commissioner Ron Dobson said:
“This brand new fire station is good news for the community. The old West Norwood fire station has served residents well for 100 years but it no longer meets the demands of a modern fire and rescue service. The new station on Knight’s Hill will provide us with facilities fit for the 21st century. It reinforces our commitment to providing the best possible service to Londoners.”
Fire Minister Penny Mordaunt added, “This new station is a great achievement, not just for London Fire Brigade, but the community it serves. What I have seen here today has been immensely impressive. I am particularly pleased to see how this new building will not only house and train firefighters, but also provides facilities for the local community to benefit from, and shows just how important prevention has become in the work of the modern fire service.”
Our new West Norwood fire station on Knight’s Hill was officially opened 25 November) by Fire Minister Penny Mordaunt MP. It replaces the old fire station on Norwood Road.
A new £5 million state-of-the-art building provides a modern working environment for crews, room for three fire engines and training facilities including a drill yard and training tower. Training facilities have been located away from the residential area to minimise noise.
BREEAM Green Credentials
The new station’s design means the building has achieved a BREEAM “Very Good” Rating and :
• Uses passive ventilation to naturally regulate its temperature using as little energy as possible
• Provides for the maximum amount of natural light into all spaces
• Draws energy from a Combined Heat & Power plant from renewable sources including solar panels
• Reduces energy and water demands, cutting running costs and contributing to our overall environmental performance.
Works commenced on site in August 2013 and was completed in October 2014.