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Heywood’s getting a brand new fire station — and they’re not slowing down a second while the construction happens. Rochdale Council just approved a sleek, two-story modular temporary station right behind the old one, ensuring firefighters stay on duty with zero interruption. This isn’t just about convenience — it’s part of a $38 million Greater Manchester upgrade plan to modernize aging stations. The current Heywood station, 60 years old and near the M62 for fast response, is being replaced with a future-ready facility complete with a training tower, parking, and community spaces. Once the temporary setup is live, demolition begins — and soon, residents will have a safer, smarter, more equipped fire service right in their neighborhood.

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