Costa Mesa Fire Station No.1
Demolishing the existing fire station and constructing a new, modern fire facility.
Project
Costa Mesa
Fire Station No. 1
This project included demolishing the existing fire station and constructing a new, modern fire facility on the same site for the City of Costa Mesa. The goal was to en-hance operational efficiency and provide improved accommodations for the city’s fire personnel.
Work involved site regrading, trenching, and installation of upgraded underground utilities, including water, sewer, gas, and storm drainage systems. Additional infra-structure improvements included new electrical service, advanced plumbing systems, and installation of a complete HVAC solution to meet the needs of a 24/7 operational facility. Interior construction covered full build-out and finishes for functional living quarters, including private bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, administrative offices, and shared lounge and community spaces for on-duty personnel.
The project also featured a dedicated apparatus bay designed to house multiple fire engines, allowing for rapid deployment. The building’s exterior is defined by a striking red and white aluminum panel system that reflects the department’s identity. Addi-tional work included drought-tolerant landscaping, new parking lot installation, and traffic signal upgrades to improve emergency response access and traffic flow around the site.
Delivery Challenges
A replacement public safety facility built to support 24/7 operations, including living quarters, administration, apparatus accommodation, infrastructure upgrades, and site improvements. The project underscores Horizons’ capacity in public safety environments where performance, resilience, and speed of response are part of the building’s mission.
project specs
Owner / Client
City of Costa Mesa
Location
2803 Royal Palm Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Duration
410 Calendar Days
Completion Year
2018
Square Footage
11,740 SF
Project Type
Demolishing the existing fire station and constructing a new, modern fire facility
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Our Statement
Leadership Positioning Statement
Horizons is not simply a contractor on a project. We aim to be a stabilizing force in delivery bringing structure to complexity, confidence to the owner, and clarity to the work in place.