Expressions of interest are open for a suitable site in Raby to build a new ambulance station as part of the NSW Government’s $615.5 million 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.
As part of this program, Health Infrastructure is working with NSW Ambulance and other key stakeholders across government to identify a potential site in the electorate of Leppington for an additional ambulance station and prioritise delivery.
This includes conducting a thorough land search to identify potential locations in Raby that best meet the needs of the community for ambulance operations.
“As part of the NSW Government’s commitment to boosting frontline emergency care, this new station in Raby will help ensure that our paramedics have the facilities they need to continue delivering life-saving services to the community,’’ says Member for Leppington Nathan Hagarty, pictured above.
“Every year, people in NSW make over a million Triple Zero calls. Building a station in Raby means help will be closer when emergencies happen.
“I encourage everyone to lodge an expression of interest so we can find the ideal location for this new station.”
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 is finalised. Construction and operational timeframes will be determined as the project planning progresses.
The infrastructure rollout for the ambulance infrastructure program is progressing with land purchased for four new ambulance stations, including one at Oran Park.
To find out more, or lodge an expression of interest visit: www.hinfra.health.nsw.gov.au/ambulance-infrastructure-program
It’s a shame the Minns government are not maintaining taxpayer funded rosters at stations like Raby! It’s all well and good to have a shiny new station to open but without the Paramedics to work there, what is the point?