By Matthew Sims
Maribyrnong would soon have more facilities and support to respond to local emergencies and save lives, with a new ambulance station coming to Maidstone.
Footscray MP Katie Hall recently announced the new multi-million-dollar Maribyrnong Ambulance Station, which will be built on part of 61-71 Hampstead Road in Maidstone.
Ms Hall said the new facilities would create the highest level of care for Maribyrnong residents.
“We’re making record investments in our paramedics, so they have the facilities and resources they need to continue to do what they best – save lives,” she said.
“That’s why we’re upgrading and building new ambulance stations across Victoria, including Maribyrnong.
“Modern, and well-located ambulance stations mean Victorians can receive the best lifesaving emergency care, now – and into the future.”
The new 24-hour station would feature a four-bay garage for ambulances, four rest and recline areas for our hard- working paramedics to recuperate, training facilities, a fully equipped kitchen and improved security and car parking to make sure paramedics are safe.
The Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) and Ambulance Victoria would appoint a building for the project over the coming months.
The new ambulance station’s location on Hampstead Road would allow for ease of access to main roads and major sites, including schools, shopping precincts and community facilities.
Ms Hall said the new development would complement a number of other health investments.
“With the new Footscray Hospital being built and a new Priority Primary Care Centre at Edgewater – there’s lots of investment happening to ensure we have the best care close to home,” she said.
The new station would join about $250 of state government investment since 2015 towards upgrades and rebuilds of ambulance stations across the state.
The state government has also worked to expand the paramedic workforce by more than 2000 paramedics or more than 56 per cent since 2014.
