The Liverpool community is a step closer to having a new purpose-built ambulance station at Prestons following the purchase of a site on Enterprise Circuit.
The new Prestons Ambulance Station is being delivered as part of the NSW Government's $615.5 million NSW Ambulance Infrastructure Program.
Health Infrastructure and NSW Ambulance carried out a thorough evaluation of the site to ensure the location best meets the needs of our emergency ambulance operations and paramedic staff.
New ambulance stations are located at places which optimise ambulance response performance and meet the needs of local community. NSW Ambulance identified Prestons as a high priority location following a comprehensive service planning process using best practice modelling software to map Triple Zero (000) calls.
The next steps for the project include design development and seeking planning approval for the new ambulance station. Construction and operational timeframes will be determined as the project progresses.
The NSW Ambulance Infrastructure Program will deliver 30 additional ambulance stations and supporting infrastructure across Sydney, the Central Coast, Newcastle and Wollongong over the coming years, boosting frontline emergency ambulance care.
Health Infrastructure is working with NSW Ambulance and other Government stakeholders to identify potential sites for new ambulance stations.
Sites are confirmed for North Sydney, South Windsor, Oran Park, Berowra and now Prestons.
New stations across south-western Sydney are also planned to service the communities of Raby, Prairiewood, Doonside, Glenmore Park, the Aerotropolis and Bargo.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Health Ryan Park:
"I'm delighted our paramedics will have a purpose-built ambulance station to support them while they deliver world-class emergency mobile medical care to our communities well into the future.
"The purchase of the site marks a significant milestone in delivering a vital health service for the local community and surrounding areas.
"The new ambulance station at Prestons will bolster the ambulance station network across the growing communities of south-western Sydney and support existing ambulance stations including at Liverpool and Macquarie Fields."
Quotes attributable to Member for Macquarie Fields Anoulack Chanthivong:
"I welcome this investment in urgent medical care services for our rapidly-growing region.
"An ambulance service at Prestons means more local jobs for south-west Sydney, and better response times in emergencies. It's a win-win for our fast-growing communities."
Quotes attributable to Member for Liverpool Charishma Kaliyanda:
"As Liverpool grows, it is important that we invest in health infrastructure to meet the needs of the community.
"The new station is a testament to the NSW Government's dedication to providing first-class emergency services in the fast growing communities of south west Sydney.
"We know health services like Liverpool Hospital are under a lot of pressure, and this announcement demonstrates that the NSW Government is actively working to ensure Liverpool has what we need to meet the demand, now and into the future."
Quotes attributable to Member for Leppington Nathan Hagarty:
"This new ambulance station in Prestons will provide better care for families across the region.
"South-western Sydney is growing rapidly, and it's crucial that our frontline services grow with us.
"This new station will strengthen the entire network and ensure our local paramedics have the resources and facilities they need to respond quickly and effectively in emergencies."
