{"id":373809,"date":"2026-06-30T13:50:49","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T03:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=373809"},"modified":"2026-06-30T13:50:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T03:50:49","slug":"planning-begins-for-new-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2026\/06\/30\/planning-begins-for-new-station\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning Begins For New Station"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The ageing Kingaroy Fire Brigade Station was opened in 1953<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

June 30, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Planning and concept design development work has begun for the new Kingaroy Fire Station, which will be built in the Barron Park Drive industrial estate just outside Kingaroy.<\/p>\n

The original station in Kent Street opened in 1953 and has since grown from a single Station Officer and auxiliary crew to a team of 12 permanent and 18 auxiliary firefighters supporting the local area.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom structure fires to road crash rescues and hazardous incidents, Kingaroy firefighters are there for their community every day, and this investment delivers the modern facilities they deserve and restores safety across the South Burnett,\u201d Fire Minister Ann Leahy said on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said the project reflected the State Government\u2019s commitment to strengthening emergency services in regional Queensland.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI committed to delivering a new Fire and Rescue Station for Kingaroy because our hardworking firefighters deserve facilities that meet the needs of the critical work they do, and that\u2019s exactly what we are delivering,\u201d Ms Frecklington said.<\/p>\n

“The new station will accommodate additional staff as it operates under a permanently crewed seven-day roster, strengthening both fire response capability and critical care support for serious incidents across the region.”<\/p>\n

The new station will provide accommodation for trucks and crews as well as a dedicated shed for extra vehicles and equipment.<\/p>\n

Queensland Fire Department Acting Assistant Commissioner David Tucker said the land for the replacement station had been strategically chosen to optimise operational response.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThis\u00a0site will allow for a\u00a0first-class facility for the growing station to continue\u00a0servicing the\u00a0area\u00a0and\u00a0for the firefighters to continue their regular skills training,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe crews here\u00a0are integrated in the local community and are passionate about providing the best possible disaster and emergency response.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is fantastic to see the permanent and auxiliary firefighters\u00a0come together\u00a0regularly to train and get involved in the community, and I know they will make the most of this\u00a0replacement\u00a0station.\u201d<\/p>\n

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