City of Branson Projects

City of Branson Projects is a showcase of ongoing development in the City of Branson that will be regularly updated. Please return for future announcements.

As part of the City of Branson's Public Safety Tax initiative, the City is currently building a projected maximum 11,000 sq. foot fire station that will be Fire Station #4 located in Ward 3 in the south part of Branson off State Highway 165 on Champagne Boulevard to reduce fire and emergency response times. This fire station will be designed to house up to six firefighters, three drive through bays, and a community/training room.

Why is a fourth fire station needed?

Fire Station #4 is needed to reduce fire and emergency response times in the City's Ward 3 in the south part of Branson.

How much will it cost?

The total projected budget, which includes design and construction, is $5 million.

How is the project being funded?

Fire Station #4 will be funded from the half-cent Public Safety Sales Tax that the residents of Branson passed in 2017.

What does the timeline of the project look like?

The Branson Board of Aldermen approved a contract for the professional design services for the new Fire Station #4 on May 10, 2022. There is no estimated completion date for this project as it is in its very early stages.

To see the estimated response time for the Branson Fire Department to reach your home or business, and how Fire Station #4 might improve the response time, use the Branson Fire Response Time Map below:

The City of Branson is working with the 76 Entertainment Community Improvement District (76ECID) to revitalize Branson's world famous entertainment district by improving the safety and aesthetics of W. 76 Country Blvd. Improvements include a safer, well-lit corridor, better walkability, more pedestrian crosswalks, professional landscaping, new water lines, and no overhead utility lines!

Why is this project needed?

Residents, community members, and stakeholders identified this project as a priority in the Branson Community 2030 plan to keep our visitors safe and keep them coming back.

Where is the project occurring?

Improvements will be made along W. 76 Country Blvd from the Butterfly Palace located at 4106 W. 76 Country Blvd to Fritz's Adventure located at 1425 W. 76 Country Blvd.

How much will the project cost?

This project has been divided into six segments. The City has completed the improvements to "segment three" which starts from the Branson Ferris Wheel and runs to the Presley's Country Jubilee Theater. Total costs, including the engineering master plan, the design, and the construction for segment three of this project was $22 million.

How is this project funded?

This renewed effort to improve the safety and aesthetics of W. 76 Country Blvd is funded by the 76ECID and the infrastructure portion of the City of Branson's Tourism Tax.

What does the timeline of the project look like?

W. 76 Country Blvd is divided into six segments. The City has finished segment three, which starts from the Branson Ferris Wheel and runs to Presley's Country Jubilee Theater. On July 12, 2022, the Branson Board of Aldermen approved a design contract to start improvements to segments one and two which run from Shepherd of the Hills Expressway to the Ferris Wheel.

Use the interactive map below to get a detailed view of where each 76ECID segment is located:

In 2018 the Branson Police Department purchased land for a new police station at 311 Forsythe St. in hopes to build a new station. However, in July 2022, the Board of Aldermen voted to initiate the process to purchase the old White House Theater, located at 2255 Gretna Rd., with the intent to renovate it to become the new Branson Police Department. The purchase and repurposing of this building will save the city millions of dollars from the original proposed plan as it is more than double the square footage of the 30,000 sq. foot original building plan and will relocate the police into a much-needed new home many years ahead of the original estimated timeline. In addition to housing the Branson Police Department, the complex will also be home to the Branson Fire Department’s administration, an Emergency Operations Center, and an integrated Dispatch Center. The City will sell the land previously purchased and will put the money towards the purchase of the new Branson Police Department building.

Why is this project needed?

The Branson Police Department has long outgrown its current location at the bottom of City Hall. The Police Department needs a new headquarters to provide the necessary space to properly house the Branson Police staff which has more than tripled from what the current 9,000 sq. foot Police Department was designed to handle. It also needs a new headquarters in order to meet industry standards and best practices for areas such as evidence processing and storage, records management, dispatch, arrestee holding areas, locker rooms, equipment storage, K9 maintenance, report and training rooms, and secure department vehicle parking.

Where is this project occurring?

The new Branson Police station is located at 2255 Gretna Rd. and sits on 11.8 acres.

How is this project funded?

The new Branson Police headquarters will be funded from the half-cent Public Safety Sales Tax Branson residents passed in 2017.

What does the timeline of the project look like?

The renovation process is expected to take approximately 18 to 24 months.

The Compton Drive Wastewater Treatment Plant is used to provide sewage treatment for residents and businesses in Branson in addition to a large area in Taney County, north of Branson City Limits and the Stonebridge Subdivision located within Stone County. This project would build a nine-foot-high, permanent flood protection wall around the perimeter of the facility.

Why is this project needed?

The Compton Drive Wastewater Facility is located along Lake Taneycomo, which is at extreme risk of flood damage. Since 2011, this facility has been threatened by floodwaters during multiple flooding events which have resulted in historic water releases from Table Rock Dam. In 2017, the City invested in a portable temporary flood protection system to extend the height of the facility by approximately five additional feet. However, this is only a temporary solution. For permanent protection of the facility, the City needs to build a flood wall around the perimeter of the facility.

Where is this project occurring?

This project is occurring at the Compton Drive Wastewater Treatment Plant, locatd at 601 Compton Drive.

How much will it cost?

While a budget for this project has not been set, it is estimated to cost about $15.2 million.

How is this project funded?

This project is expected to be paid for mostly through grants, specifically from  Community Development Block Grants  (CDBG) and an  Economic Development Administration  (EDA) Grant. The rest of the project cost will be funded through the City's Tourism Tax.

What does the timeline of the project look like?

This project is in its very early stages. No timelines for ground breaking or completion have been set.