Public Safety Building - What's Happening October 3, 2022 to October 7, 2022
Here is a look-ahead at the construction work planned for the Public Safety Building, from October 3, 2022 to October 7, 2022

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 3, 2022 (Monday) through October 7, 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 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 build out the domestic water in the water room and turn water on in the building.   

- 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. Wood doors will be installed on the second floor of the Fire Station and Police Station.   

- Painters will paint the gypsum wallboard on all floors.   

- The concrete subcontractor will continue to patch foundation walls in the garage.  

- The Site Contractor will complete installation of the water quality structure and continue to remove asphalt from the South parking lot.   

-Lockers will be installed in the basement and second floor 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 on 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 at the end of September.   

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 1st, 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.