The Northern Beaches community will benefit from a new ambulance station, with the current Narrabeen Ambulance Station set to be replaced on its existing site.
The new and purpose-built ambulance station will boost frontline health infrastructure and support local paramedics to provide the best emergency and mobile medical care now and into the future for the growing region of Sydney.
The existing site on Pittwater Road was confirmed as the most suitable location to optimise response performance and meet the future emergency health needs of the community following an extensive land search across Dee Why and the Northern Beaches.
Health Infrastructure and NSW Ambulance carried out a thorough evaluation of the site to ensure it continues to best meet the needs of our emergency ambulance operations and paramedic staff.
All sites are evaluated based on size, location, access and traffic considerations, and other factors that may influence development timelines and costs.
Locations for new stations are determined by NSW Ambulance following a comprehensive service planning process using best practice modelling software which maps Triple Zero calls.
The new ambulance station will feature internal parking for up to 10 emergency ambulance vehicles, vehicle wash facilities, administration, multipurpose and logistics spaces, as well as staff amenities.
The next steps for the project include design development and seeking planning approval for the new station. Construction and operational timeframes will be confirmed as the project progresses.
The community will continue to have 24/7 ambulance coverage during planning and construction of the new station.
NSW Ambulance is consulting with staff about temporarily relocating crews to Mona Vale Ambulance Station throughout construction. Paramedics are a mobile workforce that can be rapidly deployed across the response network to maintain service levels.
Wakehurst MP Michael Regan said the station was a ‘big step in the right direction.’
“A new ambulance station for the Northern Beaches is desperately needed and has been a long time coming,” said Mr Regan. “I want to thank local NSW Ambulance staff for their patience. For them, it will mean a modern fit-for-purpose workplace. For Northern Beaches residents, it means a better-resourced local ambulance service to deliver and provide access to healthcare when we need it most.
“I look forward to seeing the new station up and running as soon as possible.”
Pittwater MP Jacqui Scruby said ambulance services were important as we are on a peninsula, which ‘limits our ability to leverage the broader network.’
“This is a very welcome announcement, which will save lives,” Ms Scruby said. “Our ambulance workers deserve safe and fit-for-purpose stations, and investment in Narrabeen is long overdue. I’ll advocate for works to commence as soon as possible.”
