The Rockliff Liberal Government is delivering the critical infrastructure Ambulance Tasmania needs to bolster its services across the State.
Works to build the new $13 million Burnie Ambulance Station have reached an important milestone as we approach the 12-month mark since construction began in early October 2022.
The station is being built by local company, Vos Construction, with trusses being installed to the pre-cast concrete columns in the main garage area which is the first step to installing the roof.
Minister for Health, Guy Barnett, said the new station will deliver a state-of-the-art facility that has the capacity to house up to 18 vehicles by 2035 to meet the anticipated future needs of Tasmanians in the region.
“This facility will cater for an increasing paramedic workforce servicing the Burnie region, providing dedicated staff facilities, training areas, a larger garage and improved secure access for Ambulance Tasmania staff and visitors,” Minister Barnett said.
“Our Government is investing in the health infrastructure Tasmanians need now and into the future.”
The new station at 29 Brickport Road will replace the current Burnie Ambulance Station in Strahan Street, Burnie.
The new station is one of eight new ambulance stations the Rockliff Liberal Government is delivering as it continues to boost ambulance services and resources across the State.
Construction works are expected to be completed in mid-2024.
The Burnie ambulance station is one of two superstations being constructed in the State, with work at the Glenorchy ambulance station well underway.
In addition to these larger stations, our Government is also delivering six new rural ambulance stations around Tasmania.
The new Bridgewater ambulance station opened earlier this year, and new stations are also nearing completion at Beaconsfield and Queenstown.
Tenders will open for the Oatlands ambulance station in coming weeks and planning is underway for Longford and Bicheno ambulance stations.
