New Oatlands Ambulance Station complete

A new ambulance station at Oatlands now boasts two ambulance bays with the capacity to house four ambulance vehicles, improved infection control measures, training room facilities, as well as a contemporary two‑bedroom residence.

Touring the new facilities today, Premier Jeremy Rockliff said the station’s completion is great news for Oatlands and the wider Southern Midlands community.

“Our Government is planning for the future, and ensuring communities have access to the health care services they need, where and when they need it,” the Premier said.

“These facilities not only provide our health workers with an improved working environment but create jobs and additional economic activity within the community throughout construction.

“Our health infrastructure agenda is creating a pipeline of work for years to come for our tradies, which is a win for the local community." 

Health Minister Jacquie Petrusma said the Oatlands station is one of 13 new ambulance stations being delivered across Tasmania.

“This is another example of the critical infrastructure that we are providing to bolster ambulance and paramedic services across the State,” Minister Petrusma said. 

New ambulance stations are on the way in Bicheno, Legana, Snug, King Island and Cygnet.

“On top of that, we’re continuing to recruit even more paramedics as part of our biggest ever healthcare recruitment blitz.”