Expressions of Interest are being sought for a suitable site in Sutherland to build a new ambulance station as part of the NSW Government’s $615.5 million NSW Ambulance Infrastructure Program.
The NSW Government is delivering 30 additional ambulance stations and more than 2,500 additional staff across the state as part of its commitment to boost frontline emergency care for communities.
As part of this program, Health Infrastructure is working with NSW Ambulance and other key stakeholders across government to identify a potential site in Sutherland for an additional ambulance station and prioritise delivery.
This includes conducting a thorough land search to identify potential locations in Sutherland that best meet the needs of the community for ambulance operations.
To progress this planning, an Expressions of Interest process for land will be undertaken at 10 locations including: Cherrybrook, Kincumber, Raby, Edgeworth, Glenmore Park, Dee Why, Sutherland, Bargo, Berkeley Vale, and Doonside.
Locations for new stations are determined by NSW Ambulance following a comprehensive service planning process using best practice modelling software which maps Triple Zero calls.
The exact locations of the new stations will be confirmed once the land search and acquisition process are finalised. Construction and operational timeframes will be determined as the project planning progresses.
The infrastructure rollout for the $615.5 million NSW Ambulance Infrastructure Program is progressing with land purchased for new ambulance stations at North Sydney, South Windsor, Oran Park, and Berowra.
To find out more, or lodge an Expression of Interest visit: www.hinfra.health.nsw.gov.au/ambulance-infrastructure-program
Each year, NSW Ambulance receives more than 1.1 million Triple Zero (000) calls for assistance and our vehicles travel more than 46 million kilometres to keep the community safe.
NSW Ambulance provides high quality clinical care, compassion, relief of pain and suffering and rescue and retrieval services to the more than 8.1 million people of NSW.
Quotes attributable to Maryanne Stuart MP, Member for Heathcote
"The search for a new ambulance station site in Sutherland is a crucial step forward in ensuring that our community has access to the best possible emergency care. I thank the Minister for Health and NSW Ambulance for considering a new Station in the Heathcote electorate for my residents.
The Minns Government's investment in this project demonstrates our commitment to boosting frontline healthcare services in Heathcote and beyond. I thank the Minister for Health and NSW Ambulance."
By identifying the best possible site for a new ambulance station in Sutherland, we are taking proactive steps to address the healthcare needs of our community. This is about delivering real, tangible improvements that will benefit our community into the future. I encourage constituents to lodge an Expression of Interest.”
Wednesday 14 August 2024
