Little Chute breaks ground on new $8.2M fire station

The village's emergency services infrastructure is expanding with a state-of-the-art facility.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:20pm

A bold, colorful silkscreen-style illustration featuring a repeating grid of fire truck icons in neon shades of red, orange, and yellow, conceptually representing the expansion of emergency services in the Little Chute community.The groundbreaking of Little Chute's new fire station marks a vibrant new chapter in the community's commitment to public safety.Little Chute Today

Residents, firefighters, builders, and local officials gathered on Thursday evening to mark the official groundbreaking of the new $8.2 million Little Chute fire station. The station will be built at 1105 Depot Street and is designed to serve as a long-term investment in community safety.

Why it matters

The new fire station represents a significant expansion of Little Chute's emergency services infrastructure, reflecting the village's commitment to public safety and honoring the legacy of past and present firefighters.

The details

The Village Board unanimously approved the construction project in December, with a total bid award of $6,703,903 for the base bid and alternates. The village borrowed $8.1 million to finance the project, which will be supplemented by lease revenues, interest, and anonymous donations. Miron Construction will serve as the construction manager, overseeing the build and managing the trades.

  • The village borrowed $600,000 in 2023 in anticipation of this project.
  • The village borrowed an additional $7.5 million in 2025 to fully fund the project.
  • The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Thursday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Beau Bernhoft

The Little Chute village administrator, who played a key role in securing the project's approval and financing.

Little Chute Fire Department Station Committee

The committee that was involved in the extensive planning process for the new fire station.

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What’s next

The village will continue to work with Miron Construction to oversee the construction of the new fire station, with an expected completion date in late 2027.

The takeaway

The groundbreaking of the new $8.2 million Little Chute fire station marks a significant milestone in the village's commitment to public safety and emergency services, reflecting the community's values and honoring the legacy of its firefighters.