Newtownards Fire Station Completes £1m Refurbishment
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has completed a significant £1m refurbishment at Newtownards Fire Station to enhance its facilities.
Originally built in the early 1950’s, the Station has been modernised to meet the needs of a contemporary Fire & Rescue Service, enhancing operational capability, Firefighter welfare and sustainability.
The refurbishment works, completed successfully in April 2026, represent a significant investment in local fire and rescue infrastructure, ensuring the Station is fit for purpose for years to come.
The Station now benefits from improved welfare facilities, bespoke kit room, and fully renewed mechanical and electrical systems. To support sustainability goals, the Station has been installed with solar panels.
NIFRS Southern Area Commander Dermot Rooney said: “The completion of this £1m refurbishment at Newtownards Fire Station is a significant investment in both our people and our infrastructure.
“After over 70 years of service, these upgrades will ensure the Station remains effective for decades.
“We are dedicated to providing our crews with safe and modern working environments and we are proud to see this Station transformed into a facility that reflects the standards and ambition of NIFRS.
“Newtownards Fire Station plays a vital role in emergency response to its local community.
“We are immensely grateful to everyone who contributed to this project and to the local community for their continued trust and backing of their Fire & Rescue Service.
“Together we are helping to make Northern Ireland a safer place for all.”
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