Paramedics are working from a newly opened and operational state-of-the-art ambulance station in Tumut, enhancing health care services for the local community.
The new station, located on the Tumut Hospital site, was delivered as part of the NSW Government’s $232 million Rural Ambulance Infrastructure Reconfiguration (RAIR) program.
Health Minister Ryan Park said the station was purpose-built to ensure paramedics have everything they need to continue to provide high quality care for the community.
“Our paramedics deserve a comfortable, high-quality base to help them to carry out their incredibly important work,” Mr Park said.
“The location of the station within the site of the $50 million Tumut Hospital Redevelopment provides a centralised health hub, allowing faster access to the hospital as well as enhanced communication and coordination between health providers.”
The new ambulance station includes:
The new Tumut ambulance station has also been fitted with a solar energy system, which enables battery storage and an emergency power source for essential building services such as lighting and roller doors.
Dr Joe McGirr, the Member for Wagga Wagga, welcomed the station’s opening.
“Paramedics save lives an we need to look after them so that they can look after us in our time of need.
“I am delighted to see the opening of the new Tumut Ambulance Station after years of advocacy from myself and the community.”
NSW Ambulance Commissioner Dr Dominic Morgan says the new station replaces an aged facility.
“While our paramedics have always provided high quality care to the local community, I’m pleased that they’ll now be able to so do from a more modern, comfortable home base.”
Fifty-four new or upgraded ambulance stations are being delivered across NSW as part of the RAIR program.