EWING — Mercer County officials broke ground this past week on a new Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) facility at Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). County Executive Dan Benson, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, labor leaders, and elected officials from Mercer County attended the ceremony. “Today’s ground-breaking is an important milestone in the first year of my administration,” said Mercer County Executive Dan Benson. “When I ran for this office, I pledged to see the Terminal Replacement Project through to completion and build it with union labor. The new firehouse is the first step towards realizing Trenton-Mercer Airport’s potential as a transportation and economic hub.” The facility will replace the existing airport firehouse and marks the beginning of the larger Trenton-Mercer Airport Terminal Replacement Project. It will house both the Trenton-Mercer Airport Fire Department and the Ewing Township Fire Department under a shared services agreement. “This moment marks an important step forward not just for the airport, but for our entire community,” Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman said, “It’s a reflection of our ongoing commitment to ensuring that the people of New Jersey have access to the best infrastructure, public safety, and job opportunities possible.” The new two-floor, 20,000-square-foot building will include training areas, equipment storage, medical decontamination rooms, workshops, and a conference room. It is designed to be energy efficient and includes a stormwater system to reduce runoff. The Terminal Replacement Project will be Mercer County’s largest public works project in over 50 years. It will use local union labor under a Project Labor Agreement (PLA). “This project is a tremendous win for working families here in Mercer County,” Wayne DeAngelo, President of the Mercer County Building Trades Council, said. “When we build with union labor, the job is done safely, on-time, and under budget.” Ewing Mayor Bert H. Steinmann and Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora expressed support for the project, highlighting its importance for community safety and regional transportation. The facility was designed by DY Consultants with support from Mott MacDonald. AECOM/Tishman/Jingoli are the Owner’s Representatives. Epic Management is the construction contractor. Pro-Tec Fire Services operates the Trenton-Mercer Fire Department.