City Of Dubuque Considers Renovating Fire Station

Dubuque officials are looking to spend close to $500,000 to renovate one of the city’s older fire stations. The Dubuque City Council recently voted to set a public hearing for the approval of the Fire Station No. 6 external stairwell addition project, estimated to cost over $462,000. Dubuque Fire Station No. 6 on Rhomberg Avenue was originally constructed in 1905. Fire Chief Rick Steines said the station is geographically important for providing quick response capabilities to many properties in Dubuque’s North End and Point areas. Over time, the station has dealt with water damage, which has rotted several wooden sections of the structure. If a project is approved, city officials intend to award a contract to a bidder on June 21st, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2021.