Chesterfield breaks ground on first permanent police precinct

Mar 11, 2026 - 16:25

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Chesterfield breaks ground on first permanent police precinct

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Chesterfield County officials broke ground on the first permanent police precinct building on Monday.

On Wednesday, March 11, Chesterfield County announced in a social post that county leaders and police made history on Monday for starting the construction of Chesterfield's first permanent police precinct building.

The new Falling Creek Police Precinct will be a two-story facility and support operations in the Springline area, one of the county's fastest-growing corridors, according to the post.

“Today we don’t just break ground on a building,” said Mark Miller, board chair of the Midlothian district. “We reaffirm a commitment to public safety, community trust, and of course, responsible growth in Chesterfield County.”

This project is the first of four permanent police precincts planned as a part of the bond referendum, which was approved by 76% of Chesterfield voters. The $540 million investment package included $165 million toward county facilities.

“This will be a beacon unto our community,” said Col. Frank Carpenter, chief of police. “It will be a place of resources and support.”

Chesterfield County's ground breaking event for the county's first permanent police precinct building. (Photo: Chesterfield County)

For almost 30 years, the precinct operated on North Providence Road in a leased building before an electrical fire displaced members of the station.

The station is part of the Springline at District 60 redevelopment site, which is expected to generate as much as $1 billion in private investment as the surrounding area grows, according to the release.

The building is expected to be completed in early 2027. Once complete, it will serve the residents in Bermuda, Dale, Clover Hill and Midlothian magisterial districts.

“May this groundbreaking mark the start of another strong chapter for Chesterfield County,” said Miller.

For more information, visit Chesterfield County's website here.