Emergency response in Sydney’s south is set to be bolstered with a nearly $10 million investment for a brand-new fire station at Engadine.
The Minns Labor Government has allocated $9.9 million in the 2026/27 NSW Budget for the construction of a new Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) station, with land already acquired.
Two adjoining lots – with access to Railway Parade and the Old Princes Highway – have already been secured for the future development of the station.
The new station will replace the existing location on Prestons Avenue, which has served the community since its opening in June 1966.
Planning and design work will now begin in consultation with key stakeholders. The new station will provide firefighters with modern facilities to enhance the safety and efficiency of operations.
This investment is part of the Minns Labor Government’s ongoing commitment to delivering modern emergency services infrastructure across NSW, ensuring firefighters have the resources they need to keep communities safe.
This announcement is part of more than $105 million allocated for FRNSW infrastructure and fleet this financial year. Other major projects include:
- A new $22.2 million fire station, fire truck and 20 additional firefighters for Marsden Park.
- Land for a future fire station at Box Hill to support one of NSW’s fastest-growing communities.
- New and upgraded stations across metropolitan and regional NSW including at Badgerys Creek, Wentworthville and Goonellabah.
Emergency Services Minister, Jihad Dib said:
“A new fit-for-purpose fire station at Engadine will give local crews the space, equipment and facilities they need to continue to protect families and homes across Sydney’s south.
“This funding is about making sure the community has a station that is fit for the future so crews can continue responding quickly and effectively when people need help.
“It forms part of the Minns Labor Government’s commitment to strengthen emergency services across NSW, so our communities can rely on a capable and effective response when it matters most.”
Member for Heathcote, Maryanne Stuart said:
“We’re backing Fire and Rescue NSW, whose firefighters put themselves in harm’s way every day to protect the community
“The current Engadine Fire Station was built back in 1966. With the population growth, the Minns Labor Government is planning infrastructure to meet future demands.
“I thank the local firies for their commitment to public safety and the Minister and the Commissioner for their support to the firies and our electorate.”
Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell said:
“We know our firefighters need modern facilities that support the work they do every day to keep communities safe.
“With funding secured for Engadine, we can begin the next stage of planning and consultation with local crews to deliver a station that will serve the community well into the future.
“We are delivering a modern operational base for firefighters responding to road crashes on the highway, local fires or rescues in the nearby national park.”
