Project Overview:

Construction of a combined public safety building commenced in December 2020 on the site of the former Town Hall at 26 Bryant Street. The new building will house the staff and equipment of Fire, Police, and Dispatch departments. The new combined Public Safety Building will replace two older Town buildings: Police Station at 600 High Street (built in 1962) and the Fire Station at 436 Washington Street (built in 1930). The new building is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2022.

A livestream video of the construction is available on the Project website! Tune in from anywhere to watch the continued progress on the Combined Public Safety Building. While there, check out the updated Before-and-After photos of the progress onsite.

What to expect October 10, 2022 (Monday) through October 14, 2022 (Friday)

-The project site remains closed to the public.   

-HVAC contractors will continue to install valves and piping for the induction units located on the basement and first floor and basement of the Police Station. They will also work on insulating the induction unit piping and doing ductwork on the first floor of the Fire Station.   

-Sheet Metal contractors will install finish grilles throughout the building, installing the Simulator Rood induction unit, and completing the exhaust ductwork installation.   

-The fire protection and sprinkler subcontractor will install sprinkler heads on the first floor of the Police Station.  

-Plumbing will install piping in the cell block area.   

-Electrical contractors will install fire alarms, lighting, and electrical finishes in the basement. They will also install exterior lighting on all elevations.   

-Work will continue on the interior cold formed metal framing, dense glass taping and sanding in the basement and first floor. Metal doors will be installed on the first floor of both the Fire Station and Police Station.   

-Painters will paint the gypsum wallboard on all floors.   

-The concrete subcontractor will install rebar and prepare to place the garage ramp.  

-The Site Contractor will install a catch basin and continue to install the granite curbing on the north apron.  

-Lockers will be installed in the basement of the Fire Station.   

-The ACT ceiling installer will continue whiting out the ceilings on the second floor of the Fire Station.  

-Millwork will begin installations in the basement.  

-N.E. Decks & Floors will install epoxy flooring in the Men’s locker room in the basement.  

-Permanent Power was supplied to the building on July 28, 2022. The generator is due to arrive late October.   

Public Viewing Area:

If you want to stop by to check out the progress, stand by the picnic table outside the north entrance to Town Hall. This spot provides a great view into the project site and is outside of the project boundaries. Worth a visit!

Construction Hours:

Crews will be onsite:

-Saturday, October 8th, 2022: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

-Monday through Friday: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Project Team Contact Information:

-Immediate issues or concerns, please contact the Town Manager’s Office at 781-751-9100.

-For general questions or concerns, please contact the project team at [email protected]

-For more information about the Public Safety Building Project, please visit the project website at www.dedham-ma.gov/psb

-Download our project team contact information flyer on the project website.