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Two new fire stations planned to be built in Greater Manchester

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Two new fire stations are to be built as part of a £38m investment by Greater Manchester's brigade. They would be constructed on the existing sites of the Whitefield and Blackley stations.

The proposals will soon be submitted to local councils. The new stations will offer improved facilities for firefighters, and feature new sustainable heating and lighting systems, helping Greater Manchester to decarbonise public buildings.

They will also host dual-purpose community rooms and operational training rooms. The stations will offer the same level of service to the local community as the current fire stations, with the amount of fire engines and response times to emergencies staying the same. READ MORE: Woman who died after running into street on fire 'poured white spirit over her own head' The plans are part of Greater Manchester’s £38m Estates Strategy, which sets out a vision for upgrading and redeveloping a number of stations across the city-region to ensure they remain fit for purpose and enable GMFRS to provide the best possible service to residents.

The plans will be subject of local consultation. Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester, Kate Green, said:“We want to hear from people about their priorities for our fire service and the facilities at their disposal.

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