Wouldn't it be cheaper to build two fire stations north of St. Charles than to build a $30 million bridge?

This project would provide for improved emergency response for all the residents in northern St. Charles and the surrounding communities, not just the Village of Wayne. The improvements in emergency response to northern St. Charles and surrounding areas is just one benefit of the project. However, improving emergency services can have many benefits, including economic benefits. Communities that invest in firefighting services see benefits in the form of lower insurance premiums.

Furthermore, it is estimated that it costs approximately $5,500,000 to build a new fire station and another $1,200,000 each year to staff and maintain. The cost to build, staff, and maintain an additional fire station for twenty years adds up to nearly $30 million (not including inflation).