BURLINGTON, Mass. — CTA Construction Managers has been awarded the contract to build the Town of Burlington’s new police station, a major step in the community’s ongoing effort to modernize its municipal facilities.
The new station, designed by Kaestle Boos Associates with CHA serving as Owner’s Project Manager, will replace the current police headquarters, which has operated for more than 30 years in a building originally constructed in the 1890s.
“While the existing historic building currently provides space for the BPD to operate, it does not meet current building codes or the operational requirements of a modern Police Station,” said Tom Downie, Sr. Project Manager with CHA. “The new station will provide more adequate security, ensuring the safety of the public as well as the officers and those in custody.”
According to Kaestle Boos Associates, the new facility will blend traditional and contemporary elements. “The new building will maintain the traditional colonial design and add modern elements like brick facades, abundant natural light, and energy-efficient fiberglass windows,” said Project Manager Kevin Witzell. “The new design will also separate public areas, detainee areas, and admin functions. The plans also include a community room, wellness center, sally port, and secure evidence areas.”
CTA Construction Managers brings longstanding ties to the community and project partners. The firm has worked with the Town of Burlington for more than 15 years, and this marks its fifth major building project for the municipality, following work on Memorial Elementary School, Marshall Simonds Middle School, the Burlington DPW, and Burlington Parks & Recreation facilities.
CTA also maintains a 16‑year relationship with Kaestle Boos Associates and a 21‑year partnership with CHA (formerly Daedalus Projects), forming a project team with deep experience in delivering complex public-sector facilities.
“This project represents a continuation of CTA’s commitment to building high-quality civic facilities that serve communities for generations,” said Jeff Hazelwood, Principal at CTA Construction Managers. “We are proud to once again partner with the Town of Burlington and a trusted design and project management team on such an important public safety project.”
