New RFS station a major boost for Catherine Field

The new station replaces the previous station which had served local volunteers and the community for several decades.

The $3.3 million station provides volunteers with a contemporary, purpose-built facility designed to support training, operational readiness and emergency response well into the future.

Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib, NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Trent Curtin and Member for Leppington Nathan Hagarty today toured the new station and met with volunteers.

The facility features three fire truck bays, dedicated training and meeting spaces, modern amenities including changerooms and bathrooms, and improved operational facilities to support the brigade's membership and diverse emergency response role.

This financial year, more than $34.5 million has been invested to upgrade 28 RFS stations and Fire Control Centres, out of a wider $716.4 million investment in the RFS.

The latest project to be completed is the new Namoi Gwydir Fire Control Centre (FCC) in Narrabri, which includes co-located, multi-agency Emergency Operations Centre and dedicated mitigation crew facilities.

Minister Dib toured the nearly $13 million centre in April, ahead of its opening today.

Catherine Field Brigade members have now commenced transitioning into their new station.

Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib said:

"This new station is a significant investment in community safety and will provide local volunteers with the facilities they need to train, prepare and respond effectively to emergencies.

"Catherine Field is one of the fastest-growing areas in Sydney, and we're making sure that emergency service infrastructure keeps pace with that growth.

"The Minns Labor Government is proud to deliver this project and ensure local NSW RFS members have modern infrastructure to continue protecting their community safely and effectively."

Member for Leppington, Nathan Hagarty said:

"It's great to have the brigade home in Catherine Field where they can continue to operate from the heart of the community it has protected for generations.

"The Catherine Field Brigade has a proud history of serving the local community and responds to a wide range of incidents each year, including bush and grass fires, structure fires, motor vehicle accidents, storm damage and other emergencies.

"As Leppington and the surrounding suburbs continue to grow, the Catherine Field Brigade will remain a vital part of our community, helping keep local families, homes and businesses safe."

NSW RFS Commissioner Trent Curtin said:

"For decades, Catherine Field Brigade members operated from the former station on this site, serving their community through countless emergencies. While that station served the brigade well, it had reached the end of its operational life and no longer met the needs of a growing brigade.

"The new station is an important investment in the future of emergency services in this area, providing modern facilities that will support training, operational readiness and volunteer wellbeing.

"This station is not just an investment in infrastructure; it is an investment in our volunteers and the vital role they play in keeping their communities safe."