General News
24 June, 2023
New ambo station almost finished
CONSTRUCTION of Inglewood’s new ambulance station is within weeks of being finished. Crews have been putting finishing touches to the three-bay station and landscaping around the Hospital Street building. Demolition of the old station will also...
CONSTRUCTION of Inglewood’s new ambulance station is within weeks of being finished.
Crews have been putting finishing touches to the three-bay station and landscaping around the Hospital Street building.
Demolition of the old station will also start within weeks, according to the Victorian Health Building Authority and take about four weeks.
“Demolition is expected to get underway in the coming weeks. During this time demolition works are likely to generate some noise and dust, there is also expected to be a temporary increase in traffic to and from the site,” the authority said. “This work will take place during approved work hours and within Environment Protection Authority Victoria and council guidelines.
“The condition of the existing buildings onsite are poor and no longer fit-for-purpose. To ensure the new Inglewood ambulance branch is safe for paramedics and delivers the required amenity and functionality for paramedics to quickly respond to local emergencies, the decision was made to demolish the old Inglewood ambulance branch.
Ripon MP Martha Haylett said: ““It’s exciting to see works on the multi-million-dollar Inglewood ambulance station near completion.”
“The new station provides a modern, fit-for-purpose facility for our hard-working ambos to do what they do best – save lives.”
The heritage ambulance illuminated disc sign outside the station will be retained, according to an update from the authority.