The construction of the new $14.45 million Glenorchy Ambulance Super Station is now complete and set to be operational and serving the community next month.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff toured the new facility today and said the Super Station will future-proof paramedic services for the Greater Hobart region.
"We are firmly planning for the future, and ensuring communities have access to the health care services they need, where and when they need it," the Premier said.
"These facilities not only provide our health workers with an improved working environment but create jobs and additional economic activity within the community throughout construction.
"Our health infrastructure agenda is creating a pipeline of work for years to come for our tradies, which is a win for the local community."
The Glenorchy Ambulance Super Station will cater for our growing paramedic workforce, with world-class training facilities, contemporary staff amenities, and the capacity to house up to 18 ambulances.
Minister for Health, Jacquie Petrusma, said the Tasmanian Government is delivering more ambulance stations across the State, bolstering our fleet, and supercharging recruitment.
"This facility is just one part of our plan to deliver new and upgraded health infrastructure across the State, including for 15 Ambulance Stations," Minister Petrusma said.
"We've recently delivered the new Burnie Ambulance Super Station and Oatlands Ambulance Station, and we're now progressing plans for a further six Ambulance Stations, including at Bicheno, Longford, Legana, Snug, Cygnet and King Island.
"On top of that, we're continuing to recruit even more paramedics as part of our biggest ever healthcare recruitment blitz."
