VIDEO: PFCC Roger Hirst officially opens new £4.5 million police station in Dovercourt
A new £4.5 million police station has today been officially opened in Dovercourt, providing officers and staff with a modern, sustainable base from which to serve communities across Dovercourt, Harwich and the wider Tendring district.
The purpose-built station in Fronks Road was formally opened today, Monday 12th October, by Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Roger Hirst and Rachel Nolan, Chief Constable of Essex Police.
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The opening included the joint unveiling of a commemorative plaque, followed by an opportunity for guests and partners to tour the new facilities.
The two-storey building is the first new Essex Police facility to be constructed in 17 years. It has been designed to provide a modern working environment for officers and staff while strengthening the force’s presence in the local community.
Roger Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, said:
“This new station represents a significant long-term investment in policing and community safety in Dovercourt, Harwich and across Tendring.
“People rightly want visible and accessible policing, with officers based in modern facilities that are rooted in the communities they serve. This station will give officers and staff an effective and efficient base from which to prevent crime, tackle anti-social behaviour and protect the public.
“Its opening is the result of almost five years of hard work and close collaboration between our partners. Despite the challenging financial backdrop facing policing, we have delivered an important investment that will strengthen local policing for many years to come.”
Built on the site of the former fire station commander’s house, the standalone building shares the wider site with Essex County Fire and Rescue Service. This will support closer partnership working between police and fire and create further opportunities for joint prevention and community-safety initiatives.
The station has been designed to meet the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge. Its environmental features include rooftop solar panels, air-source heat pumps, increased insulation, water-saving fittings and efficient LED lighting with daylight dimming and presence controls.