Construction is progressing on a new state-of-the-art emergency services station in Acton. The station will further improve response times in the city centre and surrounds.

The new station is between Clunies Ross Street and Parkes Way. Construction is planned to finish in December 2024. The ACT Government expects that the station will be operational by June 2025.

The Government has committed more than $40 million to the design and construction of the station. It emphasises energy efficiency and aligns with the ACT's Climate Change Strategy goals.

The new Acton Emergency Services Station will improve emergency response times for city and inner north residents.

The sustainable design of the station is in line with the ACT's emissions reduction strategy. It will have electric vehicle chargers to meet the needs of the agency's electric vehicle fleet. The station's roof will also have solar panels expected to create 142MWh per year.

The station will be a comfortable, well-equipped base for both ACT Fire & Rescue and ACT Ambulance Service personnel.

“The Acton Emergency Services Station represents another step toward equipping our first responders with the facilities and infrastructure to carry out their vital work and service one of Canberra's fastest-growing regions,” Emergency Services Commissioner Wayne Phillips said.

“We listened to our people when designing the facility and I'm heartened to see their input taking shape in the construction.”