Old Bar's first ambulance station has officially been opened.
The station, at 105 Old Bar Road, forms part of the former Nationals Government's $232 million investment in the Rural Ambulance Reconfiguration (RAIR) program.
Nationals Member for Myall Lakes, Tanya Thompson, said the station has a purpose-built design featuring internal parking for up to four emergency ambulance vehicles, relief accommodation for paramedics, administrative offices, logistics and storage areas, an internal wash bay, and staff parking.
Mrs Thompson said the new station will significantly enhance the working environment for our paramedics, and she is excited to see it officially open.
"Old Bar Ambulance Station was designed with input from local paramedics. It provides a high-quality base, ensuring that our paramedics are equipped to meet current and future demand for emergency care in our region.
"It also means that the Old Bar community can be sure their healthcare needs will be met in emergency situations."
The Old Bar ambulance station complements the recently established ambulance station in Forster and the refurbishments at Taree and Bulahdelah stations, all of which are integral components of RAIR Stage 2.
"Together, these reconfigurations serve to improve access to mobile emergency healthcare across the Myall Lakes," said Mrs Thompson.
The Rural Ambulance Infrastructure Reconfiguration (RAIR) program is the single largest investment in regional NSW Ambulance's almost 130-year history, with 54 new, rebuilt or upgraded ambulance stations delivered in rural and regional NSW to support the delivery of enhanced out-of-hospital emergency medical care.
