Dedham
Massachusetts
Town of Dedham: Public Safety Building - What's Happening October 17, 2022 to October 21, 2022
Government and Politics
October 17, 2022
From: Town Of DedhamProject 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 17, 2022 (Monday) through October 21, 2022 (Friday)
The project site remains closed to the public.
Weekend work: Paving will be done on Bryant Street and union Place. Travel will be affected in this area.
HVAC contractors will install tubing at the Sallyport, insulate induction unit piping and ductwork on the first and second floors of the Police Station.
Sheet Metal contractors will install the tie-in of ductwork in the garage exhaust fans. Plumbing will install piping in the cell block water closets.
Electrical contractors will install fire alarms, lighting, and electrical finishes in the basement. They will also install exterior lighting in the Apparatus Bay.
Work will be done in interior cold formed metal framing in the West mechanical shaft.
Painters will continue painting on the second floor of the Fire Station.
The concrete subcontractor will install an edge form for the paver sub slab, place security bollards, and install concrete sidewalks along the West elevation.
The Site Contractor will backfill and compact the Southwest area of the building, set frames and covers on Bryant Street, and excavate for the Town Hall generator.
Lockers will be installed in the basement of the Fire Station.
Millwork will install wainscot on the first floor and continue installing shower surrounds on the second floor of the Fire Station.
N.E. Decks & Floors will install epoxy flooring in multiple areas of the building.
Carpet will be installed on the first floor of the Police Station and the second floor of the Fire Station.
The overhead door installer will assemble the East Apparatus Bay doors.
Permanent Power was supplied to the building on July 28, 2022. The generator is due to arrive in 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: 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 atwww.dedham-ma.gov/psb
Download ourproject team contact information flyeron the project website.