On Nov. 5, Lone Star College System trustees approved a $675,000 construction contract for the LSC-Kingwood fire training facility that is slated to open in 2027.
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LSCS trustees unanimously approved the construction contract with Engco Group—a firm based in Tomball—per Nov. 5 meeting documents. The contract will cover work needed to extend water and wastewater services to the LSC-Kingwood facility for fire training exercises.
The fire training facility was designed in 2019 as a space for LSC fire science students to train as firefighters, as previously reported by Community Impact. The 2,000-square-foot facility will:
House equipment needed for firefighting exercises
Feature training areas to simulate burning buildings, car fires and chemical emergencies
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A groundbreaking was held for the fire training facility in February 2022, and the project was originally expected to be completed by August 2023, as previously reported. The project has faced delays over the years, but LSCS officials said it was back on track as of September.
