Construction crews have broke ground at the new location for Station 36-1 at the intersection of Jonestown Road and North Clover Lane. Excavation crews have begun clearing and leveling the land in preparation for engineers to begin their work.

Construction crews have finished the exterior of the new 25ft. expansion to Station 36-2. The building is up and insulated. Crews will now begin interior work on the drywall, inside walls, floors and ceilings.

Thanks to all who have helped in making this project happen, especially Deputy Chief Steve Smedley and President Matt Miller for all their hard work!

The West Hanover Fire Company and the West Hanover Township Board of Supervisors have been steadily moving forward with the New Station 36-1 Project to be located at Jonestown Road and North Clover Lane. The Land Development Plan has been finalized and the architects and engineers have been working to put the final touch on the building design.

A special thanks to West Hanover Township Manager Elizabeth England for providing the artist's rendering of the new station!

Construction has started on the Station 36-2 Expansion Project. Excavation crews have started building the foundation for the 25 foot expansion that is being built to the rear of the building. The new expansion will include lengthening the bays, a crew room, a small kitchen, an office, new bathrooms, tool/storage room and furnace/boiler room. Construction is expected to take a few months.

Tonight, the West Hanover Townships Supervisors gave the go-ahead for HRG Engineers to develop a site design plan for the new fire station on Jonestown Road at North Clover Lane. The site plan will configure utility hookups, building location, parking and provide construction management services for the new station.

For more information please visit Pennlive.com at the link below:

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2010/03/west_hanover_township_supervis.html

On Friday, January 29th, 2010, Dauphin County Commissioners voted to approve 19 grants from the Hollywood Casino Grant Program for a variety of projects in Dauphin County. West Hanover Township was fortunate to be awarded a $300,000 grant for the architectural design work and engineering of the New Station 36-1.

Congratulations to some of our mutual aid companies who also received grants for a variety of projects!

For more information and a detailed list of grant recipients please visit:

http://www.dauphincounty.org/community-economic-development/gaming-advisory-board/recommendations/14009/data.pdf

http://www.wgal.com/money/22358524/detail.html

Tonight, West Hanover Township Supervisors voted unanimously to authorize the purchase of approximately 3 acres of land at 7624 Jonestown Road at a price of $344,000 for the New Station 36-1 to replace the current station on Walnut Ave. More info as it becomes available!

Utilizing the money received from the Casino Grant, the West Hanover Township Fire Company Executive Board along with the West Hanover Township Supervisors are currently working collaboratively to purchase property on Jonestown Road at Manor Drive (next to Zinc Piping Corporation) for the construction of a New Station 36-1. Estimated completion time for the New Main Fire Station is 3-5 years. More info as it becomes available.

Company 36 has received $729,500.00 in funding from the Dauphin County Gaming Advisory Board through the Casino Grant Project. The money will be used to purchase a New Engine 36-2 and acquire land for the New Station 36-1. More info as it becomes available!

Check out these links for more info -   

http://www.whtm.com/news/stories/0109/589592.html

http://www.dauphincounty.org/content/news-details.asp?ID=389