The new San Xavier Fire and Police Substation officially opened its doors Thursday, bringing comprehensive public safety services to the area.
The newly constructed substation, located at 1510 W. San Xavier Road, west of Interstate 19 near San Xavier del Bac Mission, will service the San Xavier District of the Tohono O’odham Nation, including Desert Diamond Casinos and Entertainment properties in Tucson and Sahuarita, a news release from the Tohono O’odham Nation said.
The facility will house the tribe’s fire and police departments and its Emergency Medical Services.
The substation is about 10,500 square feet in size, designed by LEA Architects and constructed by Canyon Building and Design, the news release said.
“The opening of the new San Xavier Fire and Police Substation reflects the Tohono O’odham Nation’s commitment to the health and safety of its citizens,” Tohono O’odham Chairman Ned Norris Jr. said in the news release. “This is a momentous day not only for the Nation and the San Xavier District, but to those individuals who dedicate their life to public service and have helped make this new facility a reality. I commend all those who worked to make this day possible.”
A block party was held Dec. 12 to celebrate the lighting of the Tucson Inn sign near Pima Community College's downtown campus. The sign's restoration started as part of the Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation's Neon Sign Project.
Wednesday's event, hosted by the PCC Governing Board, featured a preview of the lit sign, which is set to be full operational in early 2023. Video by Pascal Albright / Arizona Daily Star.
