Taunton announces $8-10 million in savings on new public safety building

TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE) — Taunton Mayor Shaunna O’Connell announced Thursday that bids for the city’s new public safety facility have come in $8-10 million under budget.

In a presentation to the Taunton City Council, the project team presented these numbers to the body.

There will be a groundbreaking coming up on the building, which will house the headquarters for both the Taunton Police Department and Taunton Fire Department, as well as the 911 Emergency Communications Center and a fire training building.

“I could not be more pleased with our team’s effort on this project. By focusing on building a facility that is modern and meets our public safety needs while still being careful stewards of taxpayer dollars, we have significant savings that will be passed on to the taxpayers,” said Mayor O’Connell.