Construction Begins On Addition To Cherokee Fire Training Complex

HOLLY SPRINGS, GA — Construction has begun on a new addition to the Cherokee Fire and Emergency Services Training Center, located at 3985 Holly Springs Parkway.

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners awarded the construction contract to Abuck, Inc. of Mableton, Georgia on April 20. The project was designed in conjunction with Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services and other Cherokee County personnel by KRH Architects.

The new addition includes a 3,190-square-foot single story expansion of the training center which will house new offices and classroom areas and associated storage and support spaces. The new large classroom area includes an operable partition system which will allow it to be divided into two smaller classrooms. The addition will also be a pre-engineered metal building construction with interior walls of gypsum board and metal stud framing. The exterior of the building will be a mixture of pre-engineered metal building panels and brick veneer to match the existing facade.

The site work portion of the project will include some demolition of an existing parking area, but will add new parking areas and drives to connect the north and south entrances of the project site. Concrete stairs will also be constructed between the upper and lower buildings to better facilitate travel throughout the campus.

The first phase of the Cherokee County Fire Training Complex opened on Dec. 10, 2013. Phase two included the completion of the training building that contains classrooms, offices, library and meeting rooms. This is the section of the facility that will receive the newest addition.

Construction is anticipated to be completed by early January 2022. This new addition to the training center will allow Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services to continue to train and develop their personnel to serve and protect the citizens of Cherokee County.