Alton, Iowa — Excavation is underway for the Alton Fire Department expansion project.
Dirt work began this past week on the project, which Alton voters approved with a nearly 97-percent yes vote earlier this year. One reason the measure passed so handily is that, if all goes according to plan, Alton taxes won’t be raised to pay for the project which is to be paid for through Local Option Sales Tax revenues.
Fire Department officials say the excavation that is underway has uncovered concrete to the old hotel, as well as the basement to a house, both of which formerly stood on the property.
Officials say they hope the price of the project won’t exceed two-million-dollars.
Photos source: Alton Fire & EMS Facebook page
