Presentation Date Set for Proposed Durham Public Safety Complex

DURHAM, CT — Town officials will hold a public hearing on Sept. 14 to discuss the proposed public safety complex to be located at 51 Main St. and additional town-owned properties.

"The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the proposed additions and alterations to the existing buildings at #37, #41 and #51 Main Street," wrote officials on the Durham website. "A presentation will be made by members of the Public Safety Facilities Renovations Planning Committee and Architects from Silver Petrucelli, Inc. All interested persons are invited to attend. Public comments and questions welcomed."

Plans call for the complex to include the fire department, resident trooper's office, ambulance corps and other emergency personnel. More information about the proposal can be viewed here.

The exact cost of the project has not been determined, but officials have estimated it could $13 million to convert the existing structures into the facility.

The hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the Julian B. Thayer Auditorium of Coginchaug Regional High School in Durham.

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