- Crisafulli Government delivers a new $8.1 million purpose-built ambulance station now operational at Springwood.
- The new station forms part of the Crisafulli Government’s more than $1 billion investment in the Queensland Ambulance Service.
- Labor failed to fully fund the project, forcing the Queensland Ambulance Service to meet almost half the construction cost through redirection of funds meant for asset maintenance.
- The Crisafulli Government is continuing the work of rebuilding frontline services and infrastructure after a decade of decline under Labor.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering easier access to emergency healthcare for communities across Brisbane’s south, with a new purpose-built ambulance station now operational at Springwood.
The $8.1 million replacement station provides Queensland Ambulance Service crews with a modern, fit-for-purpose facility to support growing demand for emergency care across the region.
The new station features modern rest and study rooms, a multi-function conference room for training and meetings, upgraded staff amenities, and a vehicle bay capable of housing seven ambulance vehicles and two patient transport vehicles.
It is home to 22 paramedics, two Patient Transport Officers and an Officer-in-Charge, supporting the Queensland Ambulance Service’s response to more than 1.3 million incidents across Queensland each year.
The new station forms part of the Crisafulli Government’s more than $1 billion investment in the Queensland Ambulance Service, including the first multi-year uplift in ambulance infrastructure funding since 2008-09.
The investment follows the independent Auditor-General’s scathing Health 2024 report, which revealed the true depth of Labor’s Health Crisis.
The report found years of poor asset management had left more than one-third of Queensland Health buildings requiring replacement within the next decade and criticised the practice of funding new infrastructure by diverting money from asset maintenance and replacement.
The Springwood Ambulance Station was one example of that approach, with Labor failing to fully fund the project and forcing the Queensland Ambulance Service to meet almost half the construction cost by redirecting funding from its maintenance and asset replacement budget.
While there has been unprecedented investment in Queensland’s health system over the past 18 months, the Crisafulli Government is continuing the work of rebuilding frontline services and infrastructure after a decade of decline under Labor.
Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Tim Nicholls said the new station demonstrated the Crisafulli Government’s commitment to rebuilding Queensland’s health infrastructure while backing frontline ambulance officers.
“Queenslanders deserve confidence that when they call Triple Zero, our paramedics have the facilities, equipment and resources they need to deliver world-class care,” Minister Nicholls said.
“Labor didn’t fully fund the construction of this ambulance station, forcing the Queensland Ambulance Service to strip money from maintaining existing assets just to finish the job.
“The new Springwood Ambulance Station gives our frontline crews a modern, purpose-built base that will support the growing needs of this community for decades to come.
“We’ve also welcomed an additional 373 frontline Queensland Ambulance Service staff ahead of winter, ensuring Queenslanders can access the emergency care they need, when and where they need it.”
QAS Assistant Commissioner Metro South Region Chris Draper said the fit-for-purpose infrastructure would support officers to deliver the best care to their patients.
“Our local officers do a tremendous job providing care to Springwood and surrounding communities,” Mr Draper said.
“While the existing facility has served the community well since 1978, this replacement station is now necessary to meet the growing demand for services in the surrounding areas and ensures our officers can continue delivering exceptional care for communities now and into the future.”
