“The building was around 180m2 and the usual road safety planning and environmental considerations were taken into account, along with traffic, weather, and health and safety, to ensure a smooth move.”
The spokesperson said any items inside were donated to charity.
“Regarding next steps, the existing foundations will be demolished, along with the two other small buildings on the site that were not deemed salvageable.”
The construction of a new two-storey building will starting next January.
The new building could be ready as early as April as modules will be constructed in a factory then transported to the site.
The new base will accommodate up to 50 police staff, and will relieve pressure on workspace for police staff.
Hawke’s Bay area commander Inspector Lincoln Sycamore said in September that the new police base will provide a modern work environment with a design tailored for the site and police needs.
Like the old station, the new Taradale police base will not have front counter services.
Michaela Gower joined Hawke’s Bay Today in 2023 and is based out of the Hastings newsroom. She covers Dannevirke and Hawke’s Bay news and loves sharing stories about farming and rural communities.
