By What’s Up Worcester Staff
The City of Worcester Fire Department will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its new South Division Fire Station on Monday, June 1, 2026.
The new station will be located at 135 Southbridge Street, at the corner of Southbridge Street and Madison Street. According to the City of Worcester, the project will replace the current South Division Fire Station, which was built in 1959.
The new facility will feature a six-bay design and is expected to take 18 to 24 months to construct.
The groundbreaking ceremony will include the Worcester Fire Department and city officials.
A New Public Safety Facility for Worcester
The South Division Fire Station project represents a major update to Worcester’s public safety infrastructure.
Fire stations play a critical role in emergency response, firefighter readiness, and neighborhood safety. Replacing the older South Division station will give the Worcester Fire Department a modernized facility designed to support current and future department needs.
The groundbreaking marks the first public step in the construction phase of the project.
Ceremony Details
What: South Division Fire Station Groundbreaking
Who: Worcester Fire Department and city officials
When: Monday, June 1, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
Where: 135 Southbridge Street, at the corner of Southbridge Street and Madison Street Construction is expected to take between 18 and 24 months.
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Project / Topic: New South Division Fire Station Groundbreaking
Current Status: Groundbreaking ceremony scheduled
Key Details: The new South Division Fire Station will feature a six-bay design and replace the current station built in 1959.
Location: 135 Southbridge Street, corner of Southbridge Street and Madison Street, Worcester
Organizations Involved: Worcester Fire Department and City of Worcester officials
Timeline: Groundbreaking scheduled for Monday, June 1, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Construction is expected to take 18 to 24 months.
Primary Sources: City of Worcester announcement provided to What’s Up Worcester
What We Do Not Yet Know: Final project cost, full construction timeline, contractor details, and when the new station is expected to officially open after construction is completed.
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