Latest News
• Add My News • Search Old News
Ambulance Stations still on HoldNo progress on the promised new Morwell and Moe Ambulance Stations. By Portal Admin - 16th November 2020 - Back to News Member for Morwell Russell Northe has expressed his extreme disappointment in the State Governments lack of communication and information regarding the progress of the promised new Morwell and Moe Ambulance Stations.
Mr Northe had again posed questions in Parliament earlier in the year by asking the very simple question as to when the ambulance stations would be built following years of promises.
"This latest question was asked seven months ago in Parliament, yet we have only just now received a reply, and the reply leaves our community none the wiser about the future of the Morwell and Moe Ambulance Stations" Mr Northe said
"I asked specific questions in Parliament on 1st April and the Minister of the time was supposed to respond within 30 days, yet here we are well over 200 days later and still in the dark" Mr Northe continued.
This has been a long-running issue dating back to 2014 to replace local ambulance stations that were desperately in need of updating.
During the 2018 election campaign, a new Morwell ambulance branch was committed to, and at the time, the Minister was quoted as saying;
"The Andrews Labor government is building a cutting-edge ambulance station for Morwell paramedics to ensure they have the safe, modern facilities they deserve – and patients get faster care when they need it".
"There were even signs erected at both the Morwell and Moe ambulance station sites in 2018 that stated the new stations would be open in 2019. But here we are at the end of 2020 and there are absolutely no details available regarding when construction will commence or when the stations will be operational" Mr Northe said.
"It’s difficult to fathom how you can go from being operational in 2019 to in late 2020 saying the Government is now looking at a staged planning and design program – what does that even mean" Mr Northe said.
"This is a real kick in the guts for local paramedics who had expectations they would be operating out of new stations right now. It’s wonderful Traralgon has a new station as promised, but quite rightly questions are being asked about what on earth is going on with the Morwell and Moe ambulance stations" Mr Northe concluded.
You can read Mr Northe’s Parliament speech and Ministers reply here.
Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: support@gippsland.com
Related Articles- Victorian Agency for Health Information data shows ambulance services declining due to Labor's under‑resourcing, mismanagement and denial
The latest data shows Victoria’s ambulance service declining, with fewer than 64% of Code 1 responses within 15 minutes, highlighting regional delays, under‑resourcing, and mismanagement under the Allan Labor government. - Danny O'Brien slams Labor for decade-long failure to fund replacement CFA stations in Foster and Mirboo North
Danny O'Brien has criticised Labor for failing to replace outdated Foster and Mirboo North CFA stations, saying volunteers face unsafe conditions despite years of promises and growing community contributions. - Gippsland CFA volunteers still wait for critical fire station upgrades amid $55M Labor funding cuts
Gippsland CFA volunteers face years-long delays for safe, modern fire stations as Labor cuts $55 million, reducing equipment, compensation, and infrastructure, putting communities at risk and demanding urgent funding. - Danny O’Brien urges Gippsland landholders to understand new property taxes and reporting obligations effective from 1 January 2026
Danny O’Brien urged Gippsland landholders to understand new property taxes and reporting obligations from 1 January 2026, warning compliance is essential to avoid penalties despite Nationals’ opposition. - Danny O’Brien says July-September 2025 data shows Labor continues failing Gippsland’s critical emergency response
Ambulance Victoria data shows Gippsland response times well below targets, with urgent calls for the Allan Labor government to improve staffing, resources, and performance to protect regional communities. - Kay Street Car Park construction progressing smoothly, delivering major new parking capacity for Traralgon CBD by 2026
Construction of Traralgon’s five-level Kay Street Car Park is progressing on schedule for mid-2026, delivering 430 new CBD spaces and supporting local businesses, accessibility, and future regional growth. - Danny O'Brien welcomes progress on Sealers Cove track repairs but slams years of Labor delays at Wilsons Prom
Danny O'Brien welcomed long-overdue progress on Sealers Cove track repairs at Wilsons Prom but criticised Labor for years of delays, saying Gippsland deserves timely investment in vital tourism infrastructure and facilities.
|
|
