EMS Base at Government Circle

At a glance

• What: A new EMS base at Government Circle; concepts of $28 to $30 million in three options.
• Where it stands: Consensus on one-story Option Three (October 5); McGill/Moseley design contract amendment approved October 19 (about 6 months of design).
• Next: Construction is targeted for late 2027 and completion mid-2029, pending a USDA loan and state grants.

Details

• Public comment on September 8 raised a site alternative on Highway 221 versus Calvert Street, with a flooding concern.
• The board wanted medic feedback on the concepts on September 21.

Sources

• Legistar calendar: https://ashecounty.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
• Meeting agendas and minutes are linked from each meeting page below.
• Part of Ashe County

Log

2026-09-08 - County Commission

• Public comment on the proposed site (Highway 221 versus Calvert Street; flooding concern).

2026-09-21 - County Commission

• Three concepts presented ($28 to $30 million); board wants medic feedback.

2026-10-05 - County Commission

• Consensus on one-story Option Three; construction late 2027, completion mid-2029.

2026-10-19 - County Commission

• Design contract amendment with McGill/Moseley approved.