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More improvements are coming to Sugar Land’s Public Safety Training Facility.
In a nutshell
At a March 17 meeting, Sugar Land City Council approved a nearly $1.9 million design contract with Martinez Architects LP for the third phase of the city's Public Safety Training Facility.
The project is aimed at transitioning police and fire departments from remote training facilities in other communities to Sugar Land, said Lane Wolf, senior manager of vertical construction for Sugar Land.
Key components of Phase 3 include:
The project is funded by the city’s $350 general obligation bond approved by voters in November 2024, Community Impact reported. The bond allocated $30 million for the project.
“It’s great that the city of Sugar Land is seen as a regional leader in police, fire, [Emergency Medical Services] emergency training and preparedness,” council member Robert Boettcher said. “The continued investment in it is a great way to continue that.”
The background
The city first purchased the Central Prison Unit property in 2016 followed by site demolition and asbestos abatement in 2018, Wolf said.
Phase 1, which included an interim gun range and Conex fire prop, was completed in 2019, he said. Meanwhile, Phase 2 added apparatus bays, a romper room, simulation training space, classrooms and parking from 2023-25.
Looking ahead
Phase 3 design is expected to take one year to complete followed by a year for construction, Wolf said.
Phases 4 and 5 will be brought to City Council for future consideration, likely after the next general obligation bond, Wolf said.
