Port Macquarie MP Leslie Williams met with Laurieton Fire and Rescue Captain Les King on Monday, 25 November to discuss plans for the service’s relocation.

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The existing NSW Fire and Rescue Station 358, located at 33 Castle Street, Laurieton, has been deemed no longer adequate to meet the evolving needs of the brigade.

“It is fair to say we have long ago outgrown our current facility,” said Laurieton FRNSW Captain Les King.

“The current station was built in 1963, trucks were smaller back then and unfortunately there is no room for expansion on our current site.

“A new purpose built station would enhance our service requirements in responding to emergency incidents and increase our capabilities, especially as we currently have 18 staff members with new opportunities now open for both male and female applicants.”

Mrs Williams has been advocating for the establishment of a new station, and has discussed the need with Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib.

Property and Development NSW (PDNSW) and FRNSW will now collaborate to secure a suitable location.

Owners of potential sites in the Laurieton area are invited to register their properties for consideration.

“I am pleased to see my advocacy is paying dividends with a Registration of Interest campaign now underway across Laurieton inviting landowners that meet certain criteria to register their interest in divesting their property to the NSW Government,” Mrs Williams said.

Registrations of interest close at 3pm on Friday 13 December 2024.

Visit the Property and Development NSW website for more information.

By Kim AMBROSE