ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — St. Johns County will host a groundbreaking ceremony for Fire Station 22 and the Sheriff’s Office Operations Center on Tuesday morning, marking the start of a $14.65 million investment in public safety.
The new facility, located at 7885 St. Johns Parkway in St. Augustine, will encompass 19,965 square feet and is designed to support emergency response operations in the Silverleaf area and surrounding communities.
This initiative aims to enhance law enforcement and rescue capabilities in the region.
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Fire Station 22 will feature state-of-the-art rescue equipment catering to the needs of local emergency services.
Its strategic location is intended to improve response times for emergencies in growing neighborhoods nearby.
The Sheriff’s Office Operations Center, included within the facility, will provide necessary resources for law enforcement operations, which are expected to increase as the population in St. Johns County continues to grow.
As the groundbreaking event approaches, county officials anticipate the new facility will significantly improve public safety infrastructure in St. Johns County in the coming years.
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