YEOVIL Police Station is getting a makeover – with work set to begin this summer.
The refurbishment of the Horsey Lane facility will see a new vehicle workshop developed so police vehicles can be maintained locally, while a new external staircase will be constructed for the station to comply with modern fire safety standards.
It is a major investment in the site, and is due to completed by autumn 2026.
The project begins after Yeovil policing teams have been based temporarily at the Somerset Council offices in Brympton Way for the last few years.
Teams will continue to work from Brympton Way until the refurbishment has been completed, which is expected to take around 12 months.
During the project, the police enquiry office will remain open in the portacabin outside the Horsey Lane police station for the first six months, with plans being explored for another temporary home for the remainder of the project.
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A drop-in session to find out more about the plans and for people to ask questions is being held on Wednesday, May 14, between 3.30pm and 5.30pm at the Goldenstones Leisure Centre, in Brunswick Street.
Neighbourhood Inspector Roseanna Green said: “Firstly, I would like to thank the community and our teams in Yeovil for their patience – as we know, this has been a long time coming, but the wait will be worth it.
“The station was in need of a complete overhaul, and while our temporary location at Brympton Way has allowed us to continue over the last few years, this refurbishment will give us a long-term home that is fit for purpose, enabling us to deliver an outstanding service for Yeovil and South Somerset.
“We also understand that during the refurbishment period there may be some disruption for those living nearby, but I can reassure you that the contractors will take every step possible to minimise the disruption. If you would like to find out more or have any questions, then do come along to our drop-in event on 14 May at Goldenstones Leisure Centre.”
We would like to know how this was tendered for as we are unable to see anywhere where this was offered for tender and who was awarded the work