New Castle Fire District No. 1 Modernization Project Update
Chappaqua, NY

The New Castle Fire District No. 1 Modernization Project continues to make substantial progress, with essential construction activities advancing as planned.

Key Updates Include:

Backfilling Operations and Site Work:

•Backfilling operations are ongoing, with the apparatus bay now completed. The back portion of the west retaining wall is being backfilled, and the east foundation area has also been backfilled following the successful 7-day concrete breaks. The plumbing and electrical contractors are on-site, laying out their underground work.

•The waterproofing vendor has added an additional 2 inches of insulation to the top portion of the previously completed waterproofing work behind the west retaining wall and the southwest retaining wall.

•We are scheduling the mason to be on-site next week to begin the interior Concrete Masonry work “CMU” wall work below the future mezzanine area, in preparation for the steel contractor. The steel contractor will then use a crane to place the mezzanine deck onto the CMU walls.

•The site contractor is focusing on ongoing site backfilling and excavation in preparation for the steel contractors to begin their work.

Cold Weather Plan:

•A cold weather plan remains in place to ensure that construction work, including concrete pouring, continues without delays despite adverse weather conditions.

Environmental Safety Measures:

•Silt fences have been installed to manage erosion and runoff, while silt baskets are in place to capture sediment and protect nearby stormwater systems. A tracking pad will be set up at the site entrance to prevent soil from being carried onto adjacent roads.

The community is encouraged to stay informed through the Fire District’s website and local announcements as the project progresses. Regular updates on the project timeline, traffic impacts, and other developments will be shared. The Fire District welcomes community feedback and will continue to provide updates throughout the construction phase.
For more information, please contact the New Castle Fire District No. 1 Project Committee at project@ncfd1.org.

Stay tuned for further updates on this essential community enhancement project!