The proposed downgrade of the Macquarie Fields ambulance station will put the lives of local people at risk, says a local MP.
The Member for Macquarie Fields Anoulack Chanthivong has vowed to vigorously fight the Baird Liberal Government’s plans for a super station in Liverpool.
“The Baird Liberal Government’s cutting of services in our local area is out of control,’’ Mr Chanthivong said.
“Where will it end?
“On top of the closure of the motor registry offices in Ingleburn and Campbelltown and the sale of the Hurlstone Farm, our ambulance station at Macquarie Fields will be downgraded and may face eventual closure.
“This is completely unacceptable.
“Saving lives is not negotiable,” Mr Chanthivong said.
The Macquarie Fields MP has requested an urgent meeting with the Minister for Health, Jillian Skinner MP, to raise his concerns.
“I do not believe for one minute that a person requiring urgent medical care in our community would be better serviced by a downgraded station at Macquarie Fields or a super station based at Liverpool 20 minutes away,’’ he said.
“It’s complete and utter hogwash.
“Paramedics should be saving lives, not dodging traffic,” Mr Chanthivong said.
Growing community needs more services, not less
“What’s more, with our community continuing to grow, the Macquarie Fields ambulance station requires more resources, not less.
“When will the Baird Liberal Government stop the sell-off?
“I strongly oppose the decision to downgrade the Macquarie Fields ambulance station because our community will suffer as a result.
“Paramedics at local stations know the local roads and they know the community they serve.
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“Our community deserves better.
“The fight continues for our fair share,” Mr Chanthivong said.
