New ambulance branches in Ararat, Inglewood, Karingal and Rochester are on the way
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Ambulance branch
03 June 2022
New ambulance branches in Ararat, Inglewood, Karingal and Rochester are on the way
We’ve appointed builders to construct new ambulance branches in Inglewood, Karingal and Rochester. A builder has also been appointed to upgrade the Ararat ambulance branch.
This means paramedics will have the facilities and support they need to quickly respond to local emergencies.
Ararat
Bowden Corporation has been appointed to refurbish the Ararat ambulance branch on Basham Street in Ararat.
The bigger and better branch will feature:
a new Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance (MICA) covered space
new medical and delivery storage
improved training facilities and amenities for paramedics.
The Ararat ambulance branch upgrades are expected to be completed in the second half of 2022.
Artist impression showing the front and side exteriors of the Ararat ambulance branch from Basham Street, Ararat
Inglewood
Bowden Corporation has been appointed to construct the new Inglewood ambulance branch.
The project will involve knocking down the outdated building on the current branch site on Hospital Street. A new, fit for purpose branch will be built in its place.
The new branch will include:
a three-bay ambulance garage
two rest and recline areas
training facilities
a fully equipped kitchen
improved security and car parking for staff.
The new Inglewood ambulance branch is expected to be completed in late 2022.
Artist impression showing the front exterior of the Inglewood ambulance branch on Hospital Street, Inglewood
Karingal
May Construction has been appointed to construct the new Karingal ambulance branch.
The location on Cranbourne Road allows east of access to main roads and major sites including schools, shopping precincts and community facilities.
The new branch will include:
a four-bay ambulance garage
four rest and recline areas
training facilities
a fully equipped kitchen
improved security and car parking.
The new Karingal ambulance branch is expected to be completed in 2023.
Artist impression showing the front exterior of the Karingal ambulance branch on Cranbourne Road, Karingal
Rochester
Bowden Corporation has been appointed to construct the new Rochester ambulance branch.
The project will involve knocking down the existing and outdated ambulance branch on Mackay Street. A new, fit for purpose branch will be built in its place.
The new branch will include:
a three-bay ambulance garage
two rest and recline areas
training facilities
a fully equipped kitchen
improved security and car parking.
The new Rochester ambulance branch is expected to be completed in late 2022.
Artist impression showing the front exterior of the new Rochester ambulance branch on MacKay Street, Rochester
Ambulance Victoria development program
The Victorian Government has committed approximately $249 million since 2015 to upgrade and rebuild ambulance branches. The new and upgraded buildings will provide better working conditions for paramedics and ensure lifesaving emergency care is available for all Victorians.