Mayor Andy Berke and members of the city council last week gathered on a small plot of land in Hixson to break ground for a new fire station. Station 11 will be located at 6418 Hixson Pike, and will serve the northern-most part of Hixson and the Big Ridge area.
Mayor Berke said the new station will enhance emergency services in the Hixson area by providing first responders where they’re needed.
Construction is expected to start within the next 30 days, and will take approximately 195 calendar days to complete.
Mayor Andy Berke and members of the city council last week gathered on a small plot of land in Hixson to break ground for a new fire station. Station 11 will be located at 6418 Hixson Pike, and will serve the northern-most part of Hixson and the Big Ridge area. Mayor Berke said the new station will enhance emergency services in the Hixson area by providing first responders where they’re needed. Construction is expected to start within the next 30 days, and will take approximately 195 calendar days to complete. In the photo: Standing next to Mayor Berke in the center is City Councilman Ken Smith, who represents District 3 in Hixson. His two children, Steel (left) and Slate (right), help with the ceremonial digging. (Photo provided)