LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Main developments are taking form within the northwest Las Vegas.
Metropolis leaders broke floor Wednesday on a brand new Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Division substation and park that’s geared toward bringing a larger sense of security and neighborhood to the realm.
“This is going to be really great for our community,” mentioned resident Nathan Taylor. “The parks that we have, I think some of them are a little bit too small. I don’t think we can have enough parks, to be honest with you.”
Metropolis and county leaders, police, and neighbors got here collectively to have fun the beginning of development on a $27 million funding in public security and out of doors recreation within the northwest valley.
The brand new developments can be positioned close to the nook of Grand Teton Drive and Hualapai Means, behind the brand new Inexperienced Valley Grocers.
For longtime residents like Nathan Taylor, it’s a challenge years within the making.
“My wife and I have lived out here for 8 years,” mentioned Taylor. “The Skye Canyon and Providence communities have been working together with Councilwoman Nancy Brune since she’s been in office to try to keep an eye on development out here, make sure that we get things out here that the community needs.”
Metro’s present Northwest command is positioned close to Cheyenne and the 215 – a couple of 20 minute drive from right here. Sheriff Kevin McMahill says this new location will assist officers reply quicker and construct belief with the folks they serve.
“We get the cops that are policing these neighborhoods to be in those neighborhoods to develop that relationships which hopefully leads to trust and then we all continue to fight crime together and that contributes to a better quality of life for everybody,” mentioned McMahill.
Steve Acciarito has lived right here for greater than 4 years and says it’s thrilling to see the realm proceed to develop.
“Having an active presence in the community, I think, is going to be really good,” mentioned Acciarito. “We have our fire station that is new, so that’s good… I’m very happy with this project.”
The substation comes only a 12 months after Fireplace Station 46 opened close to Kyle Canyon and Freeway 11, creating what metropolis leaders name a “full circle” method to public security within the Northwest.
“We’re now rightsizing our public safety infrastructure to meet the demand of our neighbors,” mentioned Ward 6 Councilwoman Nancy Brune. “We’re really hoping this will be a community hub and resource for our entire area.”
The town park will embrace a skate park, picnic pavilions, and a coated playground. The substation and park are anticipated to be accomplished in early 2027.
