A new ‘state-of-the-art’ ambulance station in Manor Lakes has officially opened.
The new station, which has been operational since March 6, includes a four-bay ambulance garage, two rest and recline areas, training facilities, a kitchen and additional car parking.
It also houses more than 35 paramedics and provides a 24-hour response capacity to the growth region.
According to Ambulance Victoria, the Manor Lakes team attends more than 573 emergency call outs a month.
The state government said the new station will reduce demand on Werribee’s existing ambulance station and features.
“Our dedicated paramedics at the new Manor Lakes station are on the frontline – so we’re making sure they have the modern, safe facilities they need to do their lifesaving work,” Ambulance Services Minister Mary-Anne Thomas said.
AV interim chief executive Andrew Crisp AV said the opening was a great milestone for paramedics in Wyndham, the fifth busiest local government area in the state.
“We know Wyndham is one of the fastest growing areas in Victoria, so it’s important we grow as well to meet the needs of the western suburbs, now and into future,” Mr Crisp said.
Werribee MP John Lister said the opening of the station will provide residents of Manor Lakes and neighbouring Wyndham Vale with better emergency services.
“We know that our community is growing and this new station will help to ensure families in Manor Lakes, Wyndham Vale and the surrounding suburbs have access to the emergency care they need, close to home,” he said.
The station is the fifth ambulance branch in Wyndham, alongside branches in Laverton North, Werribee, Tarneit and Point Cook.
