Woodstock in need of new fire truck

Woodstock Fire Department trucks are a regular fixture in the
annual Old Home Week parades. CJ 104 radio announced last
week that the town is in need of a new fire truck.

WOODSTOCK- The Town of Woodstock is planning to replace one of its fire trucks.

According to an online news release published this week by CJ 104 radio, a leak was discovered in one of the Woodstock Fire Department's trucks.

Town of Woodstock CAO Ken Harding says that replacing the truck will cost less than repairing the problem.

"To repair it would not even be worth it," Harding told CJ 104. "Its too old a vehicle to even attempt to repair. They don't know what they will get into when they take the body off and remove the tank."

"It would be a very expensive endeavor, and way too much money to spend on an old vehicle."

At present time, the leak will not hinder any firefighting efforts, but is considered more of a nuisance than anything.

The truck's replacement will cost an estimated $225,000.

The tender to replace the truck is expected to take four to six months, so Harding hopes to begin it as soon as possible.