The framework of the new shared emergency services facility is taking shape in Chestnuthill Township.

“Construction is going well,” said David Albright, the township manager for Chestnuthill Township. “Our goal is to have the facility completed by the end of 2024.”

Albright said he isn’t allowed to provide information about the layout of the interior because it is a secure facility, but he could provide some information about the overall project.

The Chestnuthill Township Emergency Building is going to be two stories tall, 200 feet long, and 120 feet wide. The West End Fire Company will have 13,860 square feet, which include six vehicle bays. The LVHN EMS West End will use 5,060 square feet and four EMS vehicle bays, and the Emergency Operations Center will have 3,080 square feet and one vehicle bay.

The project broke ground on the 6.5-acre site on June 20, 2023. Site work began soon after and took more than six months to complete the foundation and stormwater basin, install the septic system, and constructed two large shafts for the elevator and stair tower.

Workers also had to finish the trenching for the underground utilities, and complete the access to the site off Route 715. The access had to be wide enough for fire trucks to easily maneuver.

The project is expected to cost about $11 million. Bracy Construction is the builder, and K.C. Mechanical is handling the plumbing. Heating and air conditioning is being done by Hosler Enterprise, and Wind Gap Electric Inc. is doing the electrical construction.

“I’m sure there will be a public dedication and thank you to our partners,” Albright said. “I just don’t know any details at this point.”