Anyone who has driven past Normanshurst Fire Station during these last few months can't help to have noticed the new compact fire station being built at the western edge of the site.
Saying that though, I've had someone comment to me that 'they're building a pretty big bungalow up there on Normanston Drive'! How many bungalows have an integral garage with up and over red door that's big enough to house a fire engine?
The new fire station is close to being handed over to its owners and not long after that we should be moving in.
And, I have to say, the place looks great. We've had the opportunity to walk around the station, inside and out, getting a feel for where things will be situated and our routes through the place when we get a shout. I'm sure there will be a few teething problems to sort out once we're in there but it's looking good and I'm sure it will serve us well.
When we move we will lose our current station number 16 and become 37 instead. I'm still not sure what our station name will be though. It may stay as Normanshurst or it could become North Lowestoft (that way we can keep our present callsign of NT01) or we could be Lowestoft North…
Lowestoft South had the Princess Royal for their official opening. Any suggestions as to who you think should officiate at our opening ceremony?
Please send your suggestions by commenting on this post.
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