The Peel Forest fire station on the corner of Peel Forest Rd and Denniston Rd that is set to be replaced by a structure about four times the size. Big changes are ahead for fire stations at Peel Forest and Timaru as Fire and Emergency New Zealand seeks to improve facilities in South Canterbury. "Peel Forest has been chosen as one of those sites; one of those concepts. "Peel Forest currently has no facility other than a small shed." Hands said there were 20 rural firefighters based at Peel Forest, who responded to events all about the region.

Source: Stuff March 24, 2019 02:26 UTC