Goochland County Approves $9.45 Million Fire-Rescue Station 8 Contract

The Goochland County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on March 3 to award a construction contract worth up to $9,450,000 for a new Fire-Rescue Station 8, clearing the way for a project that has been in the county's public safety pipeline for some time.

The unanimous vote signals broad agreement among supervisors that the investment is necessary to meet the county's growing demand for fire and rescue services. Station 8, which will serve the Sandy Hook area of Goochland County, represents one of the more significant capital expenditures the board has approved in recent memory for emergency services.

The contract award follows the standard procurement process through which Goochland County selects construction vendors for major public works. The $9.45 million ceiling covers construction costs under the approved agreement, with the county committing to the project through a formal board action rather than an administrative approval, reflecting the scale of the expenditure.

Goochland County has seen steady residential and commercial growth in recent years, increasing pressure on emergency response infrastructure that was built to serve a smaller population. A new station in the Sandy Hook corridor addresses coverage gaps that have emerged as development has pushed further into previously rural parts of the county, reducing response times for residents who live beyond the practical reach of existing stations.

The March 3 vote positions the project to move into the active construction phase, with the full $9.45 million contract now formally authorized by the board.