Berkeley Vale will soon have a new ambulance station – a first for the suburb.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch said the announcement is a big win for the region and will ensure locals continue to receive quick access to emergency care when and where they need it most.
“This is an exciting day for Berkeley Vale and the wider Central Coast region,” he said as he announced the initiative with Minister for Regional Health Bronnie Taylor.
“Along with new ambulance stations earmarked for Lisarow and Kincumber and a rebuild of the Woy Woy ambulance station, the NSW Government is ensuring the emergency health needs of the people of the Central Coast are met now and into the future.
“The exact location for the new ambulance station will be determined following further planning and consultation with key stakeholders including Central Coast Council and our local emergency services personnel.
The construction timeline will be determined once a site has been confirmed.
“The new station will feature internal parking for emergency ambulance vehicles, vehicle wash facilities, staff parking, multipurpose spaces to support staff education and rest, logistics and storage spaces, an office area for administration as well as staff amenities,” Crouch said.
Taylor said the announcement forms part of a record $1.76B Government investment which will transform NSW Ambulance services over the next four years with more than 2,000 extra staff, including 1,858 paramedics, and 30 new ambulance stations across NSW.
“Ambulance services are experiencing unprecedented demand across rural and regional NSW, and these three ambulance stations for the Central Coast will keep us ahead of the curve,” she said.
“The investment will bring more jobs to the local area and provide a better working environment for our amazing paramedics who are giving their utmost to serve communities across our great state.”
The new ambulance stations for the Berkeley Vale, Lisarow and Kincumber communities are being delivered as part of the $615.5M NSW Ambulance Infrastructure program and will support local paramedics to provide the best emergency medical care now and into the future.
Source: Media release, Jan 15, 2023, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch