North Carolina Construction News
The City of Asheville has unveiled the latest design concept for a new Fire Station 9, a project that will serve as the first phase of the planned Oakley Public Safety Complex.
Designed by ADW Architects, the new fire station will replace the existing Fire Station 9 facility and be built on a 0.65-acre site at 711 Fairview Rd., currently home to the Asheville Police Department’s Oakley Resource Center.
The project was identified as a priority in the city’s 2023 Comprehensive Facility Study and is intended to modernize public safety infrastructure in the Oakley community. City officials say the new station will provide firefighters with a more functional and efficient facility, helping improve emergency response services.
The Oakley Resource Center will be relocated to the former Fire Station 9 space at the Murphy-Oakley Community Center. The existing facility will be renovated to accommodate police operations.
The project is being funded through the city’s 2024 general obligation bond program.
Although concept renderings have been released, city officials noted that several design and planning steps remain before construction begins. Design work is expected to be finalized in late 2026, with construction scheduled for 2027 through 2028. The station’s design was developed through collaboration between architects, Asheville Fire Department personnel and community members.
Firefighters worked with the design team to ensure the facility meets operational requirements and supports day-to-day emergency response activities. Community feedback also helped shape the project, with residents providing input on how the station should fit into the surrounding neighborhood.
City officials said the goal is to create a facility that functions as both a public safety asset and a complementary addition to the Oakley area. The Fire Station 9 project is part of Asheville’s broader effort to upgrade public safety facilities and address long-term service needs across the city.