Construction of a state-of-the-art public safety facility will soon begin in eastern Wake County. During last week’s meeting, Wake County commissioners approved the schematic design for the Wendell North Public Safety Station, which will be shared by Wake County EMS and the Wendell Fire Department.
“The Wendell North Public Safety Station project is a perfect example of our commitment to the thoughtful, long-range strategies outlined in our Capital Improvement Plan,” said Wake County Commissioner Vickie Adamson. “By investing today, we’re supporting our first responders and securing exceptional public safety services for eastern Wake County well into the future.”
Wendell North Public Safety Station is a planned replacement for Wendell Fire Department Station 2 and will serve as a regional EMS station. The 6.8-acre site is located on the far northwest corner of Sandy Pines Preserve. Response vehicles will be able to easily respond to calls within the preserve if needed, but activity at the station will not impact park operations. Station details…