WORK on a new police station is well on course for its opening in April.
Construction of the building in Peterlee began in April last year, and when completed will provide a new home for 164 officers and 38 support staff.
The station, at the rear of Peterlee Leisure Complex, will replace outdated premises in the town centre.
The building, which will cost the service very little, is part of a multi-million pound redevelopment of Peterlee's commercial heart.
The station will include a large cell block, more office accommodation and greatly increased car parking for staff and public.
Estates manager Doug Swailes said the existing police station had been opened in 1964 and described the new building as "far more suitable to present day needs and can be adapted to suit future changes"
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