Here is a look-ahead at the construction work planned for the Public Safety Building, from November 21, 2022 to November 25, 2022

Project Overview:

Construction of a combined public safety building commenced in December 2020 on the site of the former Town Hall at 26 Bryant Street. The new building will house the staff and equipment of Fire, Police, and Dispatch departments. The new combined Public Safety Building will replace two older Town buildings: Police Station at 600 High Street (built in 1962) and the Fire Station at 436 Washington Street (built in 1930). The new building is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2022.

A livestream video of the construction is available on the Project website! Tune in from anywhere to watch the continued progress on the Combined Public Safety Building. While there, check out the updated Before-and-After photos of the progress onsite.

What to expect November 21, 2022 (Monday) through November 25, 2022 (Friday)

-The project site remains closed to the public.   

-HVAC contractors will install the split system, rough in piping to the manifolds, and continue repairs to insulation fittings.  

-Sheet Metal contractors will install finish grilles in the basement.  

-Plumbing will install finishes in the basement.  

-Fire protection will install sprinkler heads in the basement.  

-Electrical contractors will pull wire in the apparatus bay, install fire alarms in the stairs, and test the fire alarm system.  

-Painters will continue painting on the first floor and basement. 

-The concrete subcontractor will form sidewalks along the East side of the building, place concrete foundation walls for stairs on the East side, place the concrete footing for the flagpole, and repair shallow tubing at the North Apron. 

-The Site Contractor will backfill the site lighting at the Main entrance.  

-Tile will be installed in the first floor lobby, flooring in the basement fitness room, and transition strips and base on the second floor of the police and fire stations. 

-Installation of bullet resistant glazing in Dispatch is pending.  

-ACT grid installation will continue in the cell block area and white out ceiling installation on the first floor.   

-The overhead door installer will continue to assemble the Apparatus Bay overhead doors. 

-The landscaper will continue installing pavers on the West elevation. 

-Permanent Power was supplied to the building on July 28, 2022. The generator arrived on October 27th   

Public Viewing Area:

If you want to stop by to check out the progress, stand by the picnic table outside the north entrance to Town Hall. This spot provides a great view into the project site and is outside of the project boundaries. Worth a visit!

Construction Hours:

-Crews will be onsite:

-Saturday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

-Monday through Friday: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Project Team Contact Information:

-Immediate issues or concerns, please contact the Town Manager’s Office at 781-751-9100.

-For general questions or concerns, please contact the project team at [email protected]

-For more information about the Public Safety Building Project, please visit the project website at www.dedham-ma.gov/psb

Download our project team contact information flyer on the project website.