Station 82 construction

Concept drawing of proposed satellite fire station in Oak Harbor's southwest area
  1. Project Updates
  2. Key Features

August 2023 Update

February 2023 Update

  • City Council voted to approve the purchase of property located at 1250 SW Swantown Ave.
  • Phase 1 environmental review of property is in process.
  • Upcoming... 
    • Hearing examiner review to change zoning from R-2/R4 to public facilities (PF).  
    • Architectural services agreement to be approved by City Council (anticipated March 21)
    • Move forward on the final design phases, pre-application with City, site and civil review process.


Investment

This project is entirely funded by a general obligation bond of $0.23 per $1,000 of assessed property value; the bond will expire after 20 years. Operating expenses for the station (including staffing) are funded by a levy lid-lift of $0.67 per $1,000 of assessed property value.