The site, at Archer and Vaughan Sts, replaces the current Maude St station, with an increase in size and state-of-the-art facilities among the upgrades.
The new station includes turnout facilities, office space, a kitchen, living quarters, a multi-purpose room, workshop, on-site parking, as well as an external skills training area.
Included is an external storage shed for CFA volunteers, while a new external bus stop has been complete and a traffic control system is in the final stages of approval.
The build was expected to take 12 months and for the new station to be operational in autumn, although recent information from Fire Rescue Victoria and the Country Fire Authority suggested it would be completed "in 2021 subject to external factors".
A joint statement from FRV deputy commissioner South, East, and Central Operations Gavin Freeman and CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said the upgrade was a huge step forward.
“Victorian firefighters have a long and proud history of working as one team, and FRV and CFA continue to work seamlessly together to protect lives and properties across the state,” the statement read.
“The new Shepparton Fire Station will be a co-located facility that will accommodate both career and volunteer firefighters.
“The new station will have room for five appliances and support vehicles, meaning FRV and CFA’s service delivery can scale up in line with population growth in Shepparton.
“CFA and FRV continue to work together to provide the best service to all Victorians – and the new co-located Shepparton Fire Station will see that tradition continue for years to come.”
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