Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Exeter, New Hampshire. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a fire / police facility; and for site work for a fire / police facility.

The proposed new Exeter Police Department and Fire substation is located on the corner of Continental Drive and Jillian Lane. The site is relatively flat in the front and slopes up toward the back of the property requiring retaining walls to accommodate the PD and FD secure parking, auto impound, a 2-bay detached garage, and a trash enclosure. A 60 apparatus apron will be provided from the FD substation with direct access to Continental Drive. The proposed two-story building is approximately 23,165 gross square feet (16,285 GSF for the Police Department and 6,880 GSF for the Fire Substation). Visitors will enter the building from the east side of the property under a covered entry entering a two-story vestibule/lobby which will allow natural light into the building. A large Community Room is accessed from the Main Lobby allowing flexible day or nighttime use directly from the public lobby. The police officers and staff, and fire crew will enter the building from the rear allowing direct access to their secure departments. The exterior of the building will be constructed with brick veneer, decorative concrete masonry units (cmu), maintenance-free clapboard siding, asphalt roofing shingles, and high-efficient exterior doors and windows. Some additional key features to the building are listed below: o A two-stall sally port with a secure entry from the rear of the PD building. o Secure parking for PD vehicles, PD staff, and FD staff. o An open-air covered deck located at the rear of the PD second floor provides a quiet place for PD staff to take a break and as a decompression area. o A two-bay apparatus floor will accommodate a large fire truck, EMS ambulance, work truck and associated FD storage. o The Firehouse provides decontamination spaces and healthy firefighter living and work areas. Sustainability initiatives 1. The proposed building will meet &/or exceed the current NH energy code. 2. The building will be designed with all electrical equipment which will be Net Zero or Passive House ready in the future for solar panels. 3. Sustainable materials, Low flow fixtures and LED lights will be used throughout the project. As of July 26, 2024, this project is in the conceptual/planning phase. An architect has not been selected. Construction is expected to begin in 2025. It is included Town of Exeter's FY 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.