Rehoboth Town Council opened the first ever fire station, constructed at a cost of N$4.1 million.

The acting chief executive officer of Rehoboth Town Council says Rehoboth is experiencing growth, and with growth, the safety and security of residents became necessary.

The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development provided N$3,4 million, while the town council contributed more than N$600,000.

The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development invested N$114 million in the construction of fire stations at 35 local authorities.

The fire station has offices and rooms for the fire fighters and a fire truck equipped with the latest equipment.