Confirming what has become somewhat of a cash-splash, the NSW Government announced further investment into Blayney's emergency services this week, with the ambulance station to benefit from infrastructure upgrades.
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After an injection of more than $1 million was announced to upgrade both the Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW premises, Member for Bathurst Paul Toole confirmed more funding to deliver a better work environment for paramedics.
As part of the government's $232 million Rural Ambulance Infrastructure Reconfiguration program, the refurbishment works at Blayney's station will include alterations and additions to amenities along with other internal and external upgrades.
"The investment in Blayney is a win for the area and shows the commitment to improved health services, following a new ambulance station which opened in Bathurst in June 2019," Mr Toole, also the Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, said.
Health and medical research minister Brad Hazzard echoed Mr Toole's sentiment, saying the funding is great news for the Blayney region. He added the government is committed to continue investing in regional health infrastructure to support local communities.
"Our paramedics need the best possible workplace to provide emergency medical care, and the infrastructure improvements will make a real difference to their working environment," Mr Hazzard said.
Mr Toole explained the work at Blayney is expected to begin later this year, following a competitive tender process.
The Rural Ambulance Infrastructure Reconfiguration is the single largest, regional investment in NSW Ambulance's 126-year history, with 34 new or upgraded stations already delivered or under construction.
They came as part of the first stage of the program, worth $132 million, with Blayney's upgrades falling into the program's second stage which will deliver $100 million worth of assets throughout regional areas of the state.
The NSW Government has committed to invest more than $1 billion in services and capital works for NSW Ambulance in 2020-21, including funding for 180 new staff across the state.
That is the third tranche of a June 2018 commitment to recruit 750 additional paramedic and control centre staff over four years.
Matt Findlay
Formerly a sports specialist, I'm based at Orange and shift between wide-spread range of subjects here and, often, across the entire Central West region of NSW as well. I have almost a decade of experience in the media and marketing industries both here in Australia and internationally, along with journalism I have experience in content strategy, brand development, and digital and social media. Along the way, I've been fortunate to win a handful of media awards and be nominated for several others too.
Formerly a sports specialist, I'm based at Orange and shift between wide-spread range of subjects here and, often, across the entire Central West region of NSW as well. I have almost a decade of experience in the media and marketing industries both here in Australia and internationally, along with journalism I have experience in content strategy, brand development, and digital and social media. Along the way, I've been fortunate to win a handful of media awards and be nominated for several others too.
