Released 17/06/2023 - Joint media release
A new Emergency Services Station in the Molonglo Valley is bringing ambulance and fire and rescue services closer to residents.
This project is receiving funding in the 2023-24 ACT Budget, with the proposed station to be completed in 2025-26.
The Molonglo district population is estimated to double between 2017 and 2028 and is currently the fastest growing district in the ACT.
In recognition of the increased demand this expected growth will have on emergency response times, the Government provided funding in 2022-23 for the forward planning and preliminary design for a new ACT Ambulance Service (ACTAS) and ACT Fire & Rescue (ACTF&R) joint station for the Molonglo and associated districts.
$65.9 million of funding will be used to construct a modern facility to support our first responders in their service to the community, with the capability to expand in a way that will support emergency response times, address accommodation needs and will serve the future growth of the Molonglo Valley and surrounding region.
This new station will improve access to emergency services which is important in providing community safety outcomes.
Quotes attributable to ACT Chief Minister, Andrew Barr:
As one of the fastest growing areas in the ACT, residents in the Molonglo Valley region will have more access to Fire and Ambulance services with the new emergency services station located in the area. These additional services will also improve community safety through a higher level of emergency services available across the ACT.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Police and Emergency Services:
The construction of the joint ACT Ambulance Service and ACT Fire and Rescue station will provide an enhanced capability to respond to emergency incidents. This modern facility will also support our highly valued first responders in their service to the ACT community.
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