A new multi-million dollar ambulance station has opened in Melton West, providing paramedics the facilities they need to quickly respond to local emergencies.
Ambulance Services Minister Gabrielle Williams joined the Melton MP Steve McGhie and local paramedics to officially open the new station on Wednesday, April 5.
The 24-hour Melton West Ambulance Station includes a four-bay garage for ambulances, four rest and recline areas for paramedics to recuperate, training facilities, a fully equipped kitchen and improved security and car parking.
The new station was delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) in partnership with Ambulance Victoria and Bowden Corporation.
The state government has invested almost $250 million since 2015 to upgrade and rebuild ambulance stations to provide better working conditions for paramedics and ensure lifesaving emergency care is available for all Victorians.
The Government has expanded the paramedic workforce by more than 56 per cent since 2014 – an increase of more than 2,000 paramedics.
Ms Williams said Victorians rely on the “expertise, compassion and commitment of our paramedics”.
“We also know that paramedics need modern workplaces, and the latest equipment to stay safe at work and deliver the best care,” she said.
“The new Melton West Ambulance Station delivers just that, while also ensuring that life-saving emergency care is available to communities across Melbourne’s booming outer west when an emergency strikes.”
Mr McGhie said the government is committed to providing improved health facilities for Melton.
“Along with the new Melton Hospital development, the opening of this new, multi-million-dollar ambulance station in Melton West demonstrates the Andrews Labor Government’s commitment to provide the very best health services and facilities for Melton and surrounding communities,” he said.
