Location
Austin, Texas
Size
15,000 square feet
Status
Completed 2012
The Manchaca Fire Department teamed with the Shady Hollow MUD to develop a 15,000 square foot Fire Station to meet the public safety needs of its developing community. A shared-use facility, the station features a four (4) bay apparatus area, crew living quarters for eight (8) fire fighters, shared restroom facilities, and a community/training room adjacent to the living quarters for community activities and fire fighter training. The apparatus bay is designed for large ladder trucks with pull-through capability and is strategically positioned to allow for easy access of full-time crew as well as volunteers.
The functional and inviting design allows for combined uses from firefighters and the community alike. It provides an inviting building for community interaction, while still being secure for everyday firefighting needs. The large entrance tower, front facing windows, and large apparatus bay doors allow the building to have an active and open view from the street while also making the station an icon for the community. The project is built in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone and in the City of Austin ETJ. It has been designed to meet all the necessary requirements of each entity overseeing the site.
