newy.com.au – Construction has begun on the Caves Beach ambulance station, with building work at the Kayuga Close site expected to finish in late 2027.
The station will provide additional capacity for paramedics serving Caves Beach, Swansea and surrounding Lake Macquarie communities, according to the NSW Government. It is part of the government’s $615.5 million ambulance infrastructure program.
Builder Lipman Pty Ltd has been appointed following planning approval and a competitive tender process. Initial site establishment works are under way, with construction activity expected to increase over the coming months.
The station’s design includes eight ambulance vehicle bays, including a dedicated wash bay, as well as office space, storage areas and staff amenities, including a gym. It will also have on-site parking.
NSW Ambulance selected the location after analysing Triple Zero demand and ambulance response requirements across the region, the government said.
Hunter Minister and Swansea MP Yasmin Catley was due to join local paramedics for a sod-turning ceremony on Friday, September 18. She said the project would support communities on the southern side of Lake Macquarie.
“As our community continues to grow, it is vital that we invest in the health infrastructure we need to support local families, especially at times of emergency,” Ms Catley said.
Health Minister Ryan Park said the station would give local paramedics modern facilities to support their work.
The broader infrastructure program is intended to deliver 30 new ambulance stations and supporting facilities across Sydney, the Central Coast, Newcastle, the Hunter and the Illawarra over the coming years.
The Caves Beach station will complement other ambulance infrastructure investments in the Hunter, including at Gateshead, North Rothbury, East Maitland and Edgeworth.
