Hawkesbury To Get New Ambulance Station

Hawkesbury has been earmarked as the future location for a new ambulance station, giving frontline emergency care for the local community a significant boost.

Member for Hawkesbury, Robyn Preston welcomed the news after advocating for an additional ambulance station for some time.

“In identifying the Hawkesbury as the future location for a new ambulance station, NSW Ambulance has confirmed what locals have been saying for some time,” Ms Preston said.

“In addition to improved frontline emergency care, the investment will also bring more jobs to our local area as well as providing a better working environment for our paramedics who are giving their utmost to serve communities across the state.

“The new station will feature internal parking for emergency ambulance vehicles, vehicle wash facilities, multipurpose spaces to support staff education and rest, logistics and storage spaces, an office area for administration as well as staff amenities.”

Minister for Health, Brad Hazzard said the announcement formed part of a $1.76 billion investment, transforming NSW Ambulance services over the next four years with more than 2000 extra staff, including 1,858 paramedics, and 30 new ambulance stations across NSW.

“Ambulance services are experiencing unprecedented demand and these new stations will keep us ahead of the curve whilst supporting local paramedics to provide the best emergency medical care now and into the future,” Mr Hazzard said.

Ms Preston said the exact location for the new ambulance station would be determined once further planning was completed, including working with key stakeholders to identify a suitable site.

“With funding committed and the Hawkesbury confirmed as the location for a future ambulance station, the next step is to identify potential sites for the build,” Ms Preston said.

“This process will ensure we best meet the needs of the community and our emergency staff.”

NSW Ambulance uses best-practice modelling software that maps out Triple Zero calls to determine the most suitable location for emergency care, ensuring that new stations are located to support the effective delivery of timely paramedic care to patients across the area.

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