The station is proposed to be located in a new building on Wild Ave, Moama, and will house three NSW Ambulance vehicles.
Murray River Council Mayor John Harvie said the new station would be a welcome addition.
“This is fantastic news for our community,” he said.
“As our population continues to grow, so too does the need for strong, reliable emergency services.
“This new facility will ensure our residents and visitors have faster access to lifesaving care when they need it most.
“It’s a significant investment in the health and safety of our region, and we thank the state government for recognising the needs of Moama and its surrounding communities.”
The station is set to be operational later this year and will be fitted out to meet the operational needs of the five paramedics who will man the station.
Locations for ambulance stations are chosen based on optimal ambulance response performance and whether they meet the emergency and mobile medical care needs of the local community.
The Moama area was recognised as a high-priority location for a new station following a comprehensive service planning process to enhance cross border resilience with Victoria.
NSW Member for Murray Helen Dalton, who has been pushing for the development, said the new station would provide the community with life-saving services.
“Ensuring rapid emergency response capabilities for the growing community and those in the district has been long awaited and is welcome news,” she said.
“This infrastructure ensures immediate access to life-saving services for residents and visitors. It also releases the strain on jurisdictional complications that could mean the difference between life and death.”
NSW Regional Health Minister Ryan Park said a new station meant highly skilled paramedics would have a local base to deliver life-saving care when and where it was needed most.
“This is a significant investment in the health and safety of the Moama community and surrounding districts,’’ he said.
‘’This is about making sure people in Moama and nearby communities can continue to count on timely, high-quality emergency care by NSW Ambulance paramedics.”
A drop-in session for community members to learn more about the station will be held on Thursday, June 5 from 10am to 2pm at Moama Service NSW / Murray River Council.
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