Not to be outdone by its smaller sibling to the south, Decatur’s Fire Station #1 will attempt LEED Gold certification with its coming redesign.

In a Project Description submitted to the Decatur City Commission this past Monday night (page 36 of the Materials), Deputy City Manager Hugh Saxon noted that in addition to needed repairs like a new roof, gutters, downspouts, windows, overhead doors, mechanical and electrical systems, kitchen, dormitory, locker and bathrooms, the city will shoot for LEED Gold status with Fire Station #1 by implementing geothermal mechanical equipment, a gray water system to reduce water usage, along with other energy saving features.

Decatur’s new Fire Station #2 in Oakhurst achieved LEED Silver status upon completion last year.