The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) in India has announced its plans to build a new facility for the fire department at Lohianagar, Bhavani Peth, Maharashtra, India.

The new multistorey facility will replace the existing structure at the Central Fire Station, which is in a dilapidated condition.

Municipal commissioner Vikram Kumar approved the new building’s development and selected Noble Construction as the contractor for this project, reported the Hindustan Times.

Additional municipal commissioner Vikas Dhakane was quoted by the publication as saying: “The current building in Bhavani Peth. The PMC plans to construct a modern building [fire station] with all the necessary facilities. The administration had put forth the proposal and it was approved by the commissioner.”

The facility will include parking for firefighters, offices for fire department employees, a classroom to accommodate 50 firefighters, an auditorium, and a café.

The Central Fire Station's PR officer Nilesh Mahajan was quoted by the Pune Mirror as saying: “The very first red colour, single-storied building, on the right side after the gate, where the fire tenders are parked, will be demolished and a multistorey structure will be constructed in its place.

“The current structure is in a run-down condition and needs to be redeveloped. The second gate will come up behind this fire tender parking building. The new access will be only for visitors, with a parking area.

“Along with the new amenities, there will be residential quarters for the chief and the deputy chief fire officers, a gym, an auditorium, and a digital classroom for training sessions for firemen. Even the control room will be shifted to the new building furnished with the latest equipment and a larger floor space.”