Elizabethtown Rescue Squad and Fire Station Facility
Elizabethtown, NC
Replacing Hurricane Matthew-damaged emergency services on 2-acre site
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Ardurra delivered civil engineering and land planning services for Elizabethtown's new fire station and rescue squad center, replacing facilities destroyed by Hurricane Matthew floodwaters. Partnering with the town's architect, the team successfully transformed a 2-acre vacant commercial site into a modern emergency services facility that addresses the rescue squad's specialized operational requirements.
Following careful analysis of alternatives, including partial reuse of an existing car dealership, geotechnical investigations, and Phase I ESA studies, the decision was made to proceed with complete site redevelopment. The approach included the demolition of existing structures and a complete site overhaul, including grading, drainage improvements, utility relocations, and traffic management solutions.
Key Project Highlights:
Replaced Hurricane Matthew flood-damaged facilities through the comprehensive redevelopment of a 2-acre commercial site
Studied multiple development alternatives, including partial reuse options, before determining the optimal complete redevelopment approach
Conducted geotechnical and Phase I ESA analysis, informing final design decisions and site preparation requirements
Designed a specialized emergency services facility featuring separate truck bays, a rear training pad, and necessary parking areas
Provided complete site civil engineering, including grading, drainage, utility relocation, and traffic management systems
Delivered landscape and pedestrian area design, creating a functional, attractive emergency services campus
Assisted throughout the grant funding process, maximizing federal disaster recovery resources for facility reconstruction
The project provided Elizabethtown with modern emergency services infrastructure, replacing critical facilities lost to a natural disaster.
Strategic grant funding and comprehensive site development created lasting community assets that support public safety and emergency response capabilities.
