AMBULANCE Victoria wants to have its site picked for a permanent ambulance station in Wedderburn within 12 months.
There have been talks between Ambulance Victoria, Loddon Shire and Wedderburn Lions Club on possible use of land in Wilson Street.
Council set aside the land in 2016 as Lions developed plans for a proposed aged care facility.
However, that agreement has since been extended and ends next year and Cr Gavan Holt told last week’s council meeting that it was hoped a decision on future use of the land would be made by December.
An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said: “We aim to provide our patients with the best care, every time, and as communities like Wedderburn grow, it is important we grow with them.
“Ambulance Victoria is continuing discussions with Loddon Shire Council and the Wedderburn community to identify a preferred site for a new ambulance branch.
“We hope to have identified a location by mid-2024,” the spokesperson said.
Ambulance Victoria said:
“New branches are custom-built with the modern and safe facilities paramedics need to do their job and respond to life-threatening cases in the community. They also enhance safety for our paramedics with secure parking.”