Work begins on New Dennery Fire Station

Contact: Rose Marie Harris

Friday, June 22, 2001 – The government of St. Lucia has broken ground for the construction of a fire station in Dennery. The new station will be located on the outskirts  of the village, and will cost EC$2 million.

Addressing the sod turning ceremony on Friday June 22, 2001,  the Minister for Legal Affairs, Honourable Velon John said that government has begun purchasing very expensive, state of the art equipment for the Saint Lucia Fire Service  as well as securing training for officers.

 “And indeed we must confess that they our men and women have done us proud.  Today we stand gratified and elated to be at this sod turning ceremony for within the next few months, a brand new fire station will have been constructed in this community and thereby on a very functional level, enhance the physical and social landscape of Dennery South,” the minister said.

The  fire station to be constructed on lands owned by the Mabouya Valley Development Project. Chief Fire Officer, Augustine Gaspard said that the new site is strategically placed. 

 “I must tell you the people of Dennery that we are not moving away from you.   We are moving in such a position that we can oversee what’s happening in the village and at the same time see what’s happening with your neighbours in the valley,” Augustine said.

The Chief Fire Officer assured residents of Dennery and environs that when completed, they can expect prompt and efficient service by the fire fighters. 

Mr. Gaspard said “I promise you that on the completion of this project, with the help of central government, I will increase the manpower and equipment at this station thereby increasing the level of efficiency and prompt response usually expected by the Fire Service.   I also guarantee you the residents of Dennery and its environs that you will be proud of the high level of performance  from the fire men and women of Dennery,”

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