Cottage Grove is planning a May 9 groundbreaking ceremony for a new fire station.
The $9 million project will be built at 8641 S. 80th St., on the site of the former Fire Station 2.
The new station will be more than twice as big as the 45-year-old structure it is replacing. It will feature 10 bays for fire vehicles and ambulances and seven dorm rooms for firefighters. Two conference rooms on the main floor will be available to the public.
The fire department will temporarily operate out of the old city hall, now the Business Enterprise Center.
The groundbreaking ceremony will be at 3:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and drawings of the new building will be on display.