The NSW Government is today announcing the plans and design for the new $3 million Helensburgh 
Police Station, fulfilling an election commitment support our frontline workers and invest in 
essential services. 

The new Helensburgh Police Station will replace the existing demountable site on Waratah Street 
and will accommodate up to eight officers on any shift. Previously, just three officers could be 
accommodated.

The modular design will manage and hold all the required operational policing equipment, provide 
secure parking for police vehicles and stand as a modern and permanent facility to replace the 
previous building that is no longer fit for purpose. 

A first response police vehicle will be stationed at the new site, providing 24/7 coverage of the area 
and a dedicated, highly visible resource. The region is also supported by specialist resources.

The new station will increase Wollongong Police District’s ability to maintain a visible presence and 
support community safety in the northern sector of the Command.

It will also see officers return to the area as the current demountable is not operational due to not 
meeting work health and safety standards. Currently, officers are deployed from Wollongong to the 
northern suburbs. 

The NSW Labor Government promised to upgrade the existing Helensburgh Police Station during its 
first term, if elected to form government in 2023. Today, the Government is delivering on that 
important commitment. 

The former Liberal government repeatedly promised the Helensburgh community a permanent 
station over more than a decade – yet never delivered. 

The demolition of the current police station is set to begin next month.

The NSW Government is committed to the long-term plan of reinvesting in our essential services 
with both physical infrastructure as well as the people who run the services the people of NSW
need. 

It builds on our commitment to attract more people to the force to address the chronic shortage of 
officers left by the former government by:
• abolishing the wages cap;
• setting up a new scheme to pay students to study to become an officer; and 
• two recently announced programs specifically aimed at attracting both experienced officers 
and regional recruits.

Premier Chris Minns said: 

“Our government is reinvesting in our essential workers and our frontline services.

“Policing is a very difficult job. It's not an easy profession, and this government is committed to 
ensuring our police officers have the facilities they need to keep people safe.” 

Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley said: 

“After more than a decade of empty promises and inaction from the previous Liberal Government, 
this Labor Government is finally ending the talk and starting construction. 

“For too long, the Helensburgh community has been served a forever promise. The new Helensburgh 
Police Station shows this Government’s commitment to supporting community safety and ensuring 
our hardworking police have the facilities and resources they need. 

“Our police work tirelessly to serve and protect their community and I am determined to support 
them in every way I can. That’s why we’ve announced a suite of recruitment measures, including paid 
study, to get more boots on the ground and help prevent crime.”

Member for Heathcote Maryanne Stuart said: 

“I am delighted that after 12 years of inaction by the former government that Helensburgh will now 
have an upgraded police station and room for officers and vehicles based there to serve the 
Northern Illawarra. 

“I thank the people of Helensburgh and the Northern Illawarra for your belief in me when 
committing to deliver an upgraded Police Station for this wonderful community at the 2023 election.

“I’m proud to be part of a government that is getting on with the job of providing a police presence in 
the Northern Illawarra that is effective for the community and the police officers serving in the area.

“The government, community and police are looking forward to this upgrade and we are looking 
forward to its completion, with Police staffed locally in this station. The people of Helensburgh and 
Northern Illawarra deserve nothing less.”

NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb APM said: 

“This new station will provide a much-needed presence in the northern suburbs of Wollongong, 
allowing officers to respond to the growing needs of residents.

“Up to eight officers can work from the purpose-built station, which will provide modern facilities for 
police to operate from.

“The people of the Illawarra will now have greater access to policing and the new station will service 
their needs providing a high visibility presence in the community.”