Fire Station 6 Project
- Project typeFacility
- Project cost$28,000,000
- Project schedule2026–2028
- Contractor nameFinkle + Williams Architecture; TCA Architecture; Newkirk Novak Construction Partners
Project purpose
A new fire station is needed in northeast Lenexa to improve emergency response times in this densely populated, high call-volume area. Additional fire headquarters space is also needed, as the department has outgrown its current facility at Fire Station 1. The new station will enhance public safety, operational efficiency and interdepartmental coordination by consolidating fire administration into a single, modern facility.
Project description
Fire Station 6 will function as both an emergency response facility and the new Fire Department headquarters. The three-bay station will include residential quarters and parking for eight firefighters, offices for command and prevention staff, and space for the City’s Information Technology (IT) department. The facility will also provide shared collaborative workspaces for administrative and emergency management operations.
Conceptual designs
Timeline
Fall 2026: Finalize construction documents and pricing
November 2026: Start construction
1st quarter 2028: Finalize construction
Project updates
Oct. 20, 2026: City of Lenexa and its project partners held a groundbreaking ceremony for Fire Station 6. Lenexa City Council approved Amendment No. 2 to the construction agreement with Newkirk Novak Construction Partners for a guaranteed maximum price package.
June 16, 2026: Lenexa City Council approved a preliminary plan for public safety and office uses.
June 1, 2026: Lenexa Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plan for public safety and office uses.
April 14, 2026: Design presentation to City Council sitting as Committee of the Whole.