Ambulance stations confirmed for Bicheno and Longford

NEW ambulance stations have been confirmed for Bicheno and Longford, with plans underway to build four new ambulance stations at Cygnet, Snug, Legana and King Island.

The locations for new ambulance stations at Bicheno and Longford have been confirmed, with planning and concept design already underway.

Health Minister Guy Barnett said securing suitable sites in these locations was a major milestone in the delivery of new rural ambulance stations being built around Tasmania.

"Our Government is continuing to build new infrastructure for our expanding ambulance service to ensure Tasmanians receive the right care, at the right place, at the right time,” Mr Barnett said. 

"We will continue to provide updates to the local communities in Bicheno and Longford about the next steps in delivering the ambulance stations."

The preferred site for the new Bicheno Ambulance Station is on existing Crown Land at Lot 1, 19 Sinclair Street, Bicheno. 

Earlier this year the Tasmanian Government consulted closely with the Glamorgan Spring Bay Council and key community stakeholders that indicated a good level of support for the new Bicheno ambulance station at this location.

The new Longford Ambulance Station will be located at 20 Union Street, Longford.

Planning is already underway to build four new ambulance stations at Cygnet, Snug, Legana and King Island, which were announced earlier this year.