Hawke’s Bay: Taradale police station building removed to make way for new base

The Taradale Police Station was removed from its site at Gloucester Street on Friday morning.

The Taradale police station has been removed to make way for a new building.

The building was removed at 7am on Friday and taken to a house removal depot.

A police spokesperson said the removal came at no cost to police and the building will be sold.

The Gloucester Street station or the ‘old police station’ was closed in 2023 because of an internal property issue, police stated.

The Taradale Station removal makes way for the construction of a new two-storey building. Photo / Katherine Hull

“The building was around 180m2 and the usual road safety planning and environmental considerations were taken into account, along with traffic, weather, and health and safety, to ensure a smooth move.”

The spokesperson said any items inside were donated to charity.

“Regarding next steps, the existing foundations will be demolished, along with the two other small buildings on the site that were not deemed salvageable.”

The construction of a new two-storey building will starting next January.

An artist impression of the new police base in Taradale. Photo / NZ Police

The new building could be ready as early as April as modules will be constructed in a factory then transported to the site.

The new base will accommodate up to 50 police staff, and will relieve pressure on workspace for police staff.

Hawke’s Bay area commander Inspector Lincoln Sycamore said in September that the new police base will provide a modern work environment with a design tailored for the site and police needs.

Like the old station, the new Taradale police base will not have front counter services.

Michaela Gower joined Hawke’s Bay Today in 2023 and is based out of the Hastings newsroom. She covers Dannevirke and Hawke’s Bay news and loves sharing stories about farming and rural communities.