Renovation of a fire / police facility in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a fire / police facility.

A 2014 space needs study of the police facility identified deficiencies in the space allocated to the police department, as well as, operational deficiencies in function. In addition, a 2018 public presentation from a public safety architect provided insight into some of the unique needs and requirements of a police facility. Although a funding request for a new facility has been included in the CIP plan since 2015, other citywide projects have had to take precedence. A new police facility is still the goal, and preliminary steps have been taken with monies appropriated for this effort. In the interim, the current facility has needed significant repair and upgrades to make it safe and functional. Although initial projects were identified in FY21, the funding has been used to cover mold and asbestos abatement, and restoration of the areas after the contaminated materials were removed. Luckily, some of the restoration work overlapped with projects originally identified. With the abatement project coming to a close in FY23, the department will resume working on the projects that have been on hold. It should be noted: if the police department moves into a new facility, all the necessary repairs done to the current facility will benefit any city department moving into the space. The remaining projects include: upgrade HVAC filtration in the range, security, ADA compliance, server room upgrade, RDC (redundant/disaster recovery center) upgrade at Fire Station II, dispatch upgrade, updating old lighting throughout the PPD, evidence processing and submittal areas upgrade, renovation of former generator rooms for equipment storage, archive space, and gym area, K9 office conversion, and upgrade back parking lot surface and security fencing. As of December 11, 2024, this project is included in the Portsmouth School Department Fiscal Year 2025-2030 CIP. Further information regarding a design firm and timeline for construction has not yet been established. Funding is allotted for FY 2025. *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.