Premier Daniel Andrews and Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes joined local paramedics and members of the community to open the new Broadford ambulance station on Friday.
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The new ambulance station, in Hamilton St, features a four-bay garage for ambulances, areas for paramedics to rest and recuperate, training facilities, and improved security and car parking to make sure paramedics are safe.
For the first time, Broadford has an ambulance station right in the heart of town, meaning when an emergency strikes, the very best care is closer when it’s needed most.
The ambulance station is located next to the new CFA station that was also built and funded by the Victorian Government. The Broadford CFA station will be officially opened next year.
The Victorian Government said the latest response times data for Mitchell Shire Council showed ambulances were arriving at code one emergencies in an average of 13 minutes and 30 seconds — within the benchmark 15-minute period.
Mr Andrews said Broadford’s paramedics deserved the very best station so they could deliver the very best care.
“That’s what we promised and that’s what we’ve delivered,” he said.
“This brand new station has everything paramedics need — its location means help is just around the corner when an emergency strikes.”
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