Town Council approved a $22 million contract for Fire Station 156, a new fire station and centralized logistics center in northeast Castle Rock. Crews broke ground on the project April 16, 2026, according to project contractor Owen-Ames-Kimball.
The Details
Location: Castle Oaks Drive, south of Pleasant View Drive
Size: 26,000 square feet
Cost: $22 million
Contractor: O-A-K Colorado
Construction: Broke ground April 16, 2026; expected to open in 2027 (CBS Colorado)
The facility will include a centralized logistics hub for fleet and equipment maintenance, in addition to standard fire station operations.
Why the project is taking longer
The station site was moved because of flood plain issues after the town had already hired its owner's representative, according to a town staff report on the Oct. 6, 2026 Town Council agenda. The new site needed extra earthwork and a retaining wall, and the design had to be adapted, which stretched the schedule.
Council approved two related contract amendments on the Oct. 6, 2026 consent calendar: $137,340 more for the town's owner's representative, Dunakilly Management Group (RES 2026-104), with that contract extended from Dec. 31, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2027, and $21,680 for added traffic engineering from RS&H (RES 2026-105). Staff said both fit inside the existing construction budget. Castle Rock's 2027 budget, which Council also approved on first reading Oct. 6, lists opening and operating Fire Station 156 and the logistics center as a 2027 goal.
Why It Matters
If you live in northeast Castle Rock, this means faster response times. Station 156 was identified in the 2021 Fire Department Master Plan as a priority to keep up with the town's growth.
The new station will:
- Reduce emergency response times in the northeast
- Improve unit availability across the department
- Centralize fleet and equipment maintenance
As Castle Rock continues to expand east and north, the existing stations have been stretched thinner. This addition helps maintain the response times residents expect.
Timeline
- April 16, 2026: Groundbreaking held (Owen-Ames-Kimball)
- Oct. 6, 2026: Council approved both contract amendments after the site move, via the consent calendar (Legistar)
- 2027: Station expected to open (CBS Colorado)
More Castle Rock Development
Fire Station 156 is one of several projects reshaping Castle Rock. See what's being built across Douglas County, including medical offices planned for The Meadows, a new trail connecting downtown to Miller Park, and Chicken Salad Chick's construction. Browse more in the Castle Rock business directory. Opening and operating the station is funded in Castle Rock's 2027 budget.
Source: Castle Rock Town Council 3/3/26 and 10/6/26 agenda; Legistar page for RES 2026-104 and RES 2026-105, both approved via the Oct. 6, 2026 consent calendar; Owen-Ames-Kimball; CBS Colorado. Votes confirmed Oct. 12, 2026 via the Legistar Web API (Event 4576).