The City of Nixa is now preparing to build a new police headquarters in the city in the near future.
In a release from city officials Monday, it was revealed five acres of land has been purchased by the city along Highway 14 at Leann Drive for the new facility.
Plans for the building state it will be a one-story building at around 22,000 square feet, and will be built with the possibility of future expansion in mind.
The project will be partially funded by a recent 3/4 sales tax that was passed by residents in Nixa in April of last year.
Groundbreaking for the new headquarters will take place early next year, with a 14-month estimated timeline for completion of the project in 2026.