- Construction is underway at the site of the new Ripley Ambulance Station destined to service the growing local community.
- The new $10.9 million ambulance station is located at 399-409 Ripley Road, Ripley with practical completion expected in early 2024.
The new Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) station will include a purpose-built home for the West Moreton District Office, which will relocate to Ripley from its current base at the Ipswich Ambulance Station.
Construction will include a modern fit for purpose ambulance station with office and write up space, a charge area, breakout and locker rooms and a multi-function rest, study and training room.
The new purpose-built state-of-the-art facility suited to the delivery of a modern service providing local officers a comfortable and effective base to service the community.
The new ambulance station will be staffed by one officer-in-charge and 16 paramedics, to deliver 24/7 operational ambulance services to the growing community.
It will also house a 10-bay ambulance vehicle plant room with storage area and additional covered parked for non-acute vehicles.
Quotes attributable to the Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D'Ath:
"The new station would help ease pressure in the region," Minister D'Ath said.
"We know there has been increased demand for services across the state particularly in the western corridor, so this new station will help improve ambulance response times and health outcomes for the local community.
"The location for the new ambulance station was selected with consideration given to the safe access of emergency vehicles to major traffic routes and the capability of a quick response in all directions."
Quotes attributable to Member for Ipswich Jennifer Howard MP:
"This new ambulance facility is another key example of the commitment the Palaszczuk government has to the growing western corridor and the people who call the region home."
Not only will this centre ensure locals have an ambulance when they need one, it also provides a state-of-the-art centre designed to cater for the future as the region continues to grow".
Quotes attributable to Member for Bundamba Lance McCallum MP:
"At some point in our lives every Queenslander needs an ambulance, this centre is a reminder that the Palaszczuk government has a plan for the future of this region and the people who call it home."
"We can never thank our frontline health workers like our paramedics enough for the vital role they play in our community, this modern station will let them get on with their job and save lives."
Quotes attributable to Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) Metro South Region Assistant Commissioner Peter Warrener:
"Our officers throughout the Ipswich area do a fantastic job delivering ambulance services to their local communities," Assistant Commissioner Warrener said.
"This new purpose-built station staffed by our hard-working paramedics will be a welcome addition for Ripley residents and the surrounding community.
"Our staff proudly don their teal uniform every day for their community and I can't wait to see them operating out of this new ambulance station once it becomes active."
