NEW ALBANY INVESTS IN PUBLIC SAFETY

NEW ALBANY INVESTS IN PUBLIC SAFETY:

The City of New Albany is investing in public safety. A new Firehouse and new Police Headquarters are expected to begin construction this year.

“New Albany is a safe place to live and raise a family, and we are committed to making New Albany safer than it has ever been before,” stated Mayor Jeff Gahan.

Construction will begin on the new firehouse in the former Sonic lot on Charlestown Road later this month. The new firehouse will replace the Twin Oaks fire station, which has served the neighborhood since 1964.

“Funds from the American Rescue Plan will allow us to replace an older fire station with a new modern, facility and continue providing excellent service for the surrounding neighborhood,” stated Fire Chief Matt Juliot.

The New Albany Redevelopment Commission has been seeking proposals for the construction of a new Police Headquarters. Currently, the New Albany Police Department operates out of the Criminal Justice Center located on Hauss Square. Floyd County officials announced in October of last year their intentions to renovate the Criminal Justice Center, and they have new plans for the space that the New Albany Police Department currently operates out of.

“The current location is too small to properly serve the needs of a modern police force, but this new headquarters will allow us to better train our officers, provide new services for the community, and increase our mental health and crisis response teams, among other benefits,” stated Police Chief Todd Bailey. “We are looking forward to taking the next steps in this process, including further discussions with the New Albany City Council.”

Draft rendering of NAPD Headquarters.

Draft rendering of NAPD Headquarters.

Draft rendering of NAPD Headquarters.

Draft rendering of NAFD Firehouse.