21/04/2026
Newtownards Fire Station Reopens After £1m Modernisation
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has finished a £1m programme to overhaul Newtownards Fire Station and enhance its facilities.
Constructed in the early 1950s, the station has been modernised to meet the demands of a contemporary Fire & Rescue Service, strengthening operational capability, firefighter welfare and environmental performance.
The works, successfully completed in April 2026, represent a major investment in local fire and rescue infrastructure and will keep the station fit for purpose for years ahead.
As part of the upgrade, the station now benefits from improved welfare areas, a bespoke kit room, and fully renewed mechanical and electrical systems. To further sustainability aims, solar panels have been installed on site.
NIFRS Southern Area Commander Dermot Rooney said: "The completion of this £1m refurbishment at Newtownards Fire Station is a significant investment in both our people and our infrastructure. After over 70 years of service, these upgrades will ensure the Station remains effective for decades. We are dedicated to providing our crews with safe and modern working environments and we are proud to see this Station transformed into a facility that reflects the standards and ambition of NIFRS.
"Newtownards Fire Station plays a vital role in emergency response to its local community. We are immensely grateful to everyone who contributed to this project and to the local community for their continued trust and backing of their Fire & Rescue Service. Together we are helping to make Northern Ireland a safer place for all."
Constructed in the early 1950s, the station has been modernised to meet the demands of a contemporary Fire & Rescue Service, strengthening operational capability, firefighter welfare and environmental performance.
The works, successfully completed in April 2026, represent a major investment in local fire and rescue infrastructure and will keep the station fit for purpose for years ahead.
As part of the upgrade, the station now benefits from improved welfare areas, a bespoke kit room, and fully renewed mechanical and electrical systems. To further sustainability aims, solar panels have been installed on site.
"Newtownards Fire Station plays a vital role in emergency response to its local community. We are immensely grateful to everyone who contributed to this project and to the local community for their continued trust and backing of their Fire & Rescue Service. Together we are helping to make Northern Ireland a safer place for all."
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