(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners voted 5-0 to approve the contract for a future planned station in eastern unincorporated El Paso County.

The new substation will be located next to the Falcon Fire Protection District Station 1, near Meridian Ranch Boulevard and Royal County Down Road. The planned substation in eastern unincorporated El Paso County with selected contractor, Buildings by Design, LLC.

“I am excited to see this important public safety project come to fruition,” said El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal. “This substation will be a vital part of our mission as my deputies work to hold criminals accountable and reduce the number of victims in our community. Growth in the Pikes Peak region has been extensive, and this project will enhance our delivery of public safety services and help meet the elevated demands resulting from a 35% increase in population over the past two decades.”

The substation is scheduled to break ground this Spring 2025, and will serve the citizens of unincorporated northern and eastern El Paso County.

“This new substation will allow a more expanded presence of law enforcement on our roads and in our neighborhoods, ensuring the safety and well-being of families and businesses throughout northern and eastern El Paso County,” Sheriff Roybal said. “We are excited about the next steps in this process and will announce the details of the groundbreaking ceremony within the next few days.”