Published Wednesday, 14 January, 2009 at 12:43 PM
Minister for Emergency Services
The Honourable Neil Roberts
New ambulance for Nathan
The State Government has officially handed over the keys to a new vehicle for the Nathan ambulance station.
Member for Yeerongpilly Simon Finn said the new Mercedes Benz 318 will help provide the community with the top class service it expects.
“This $180,000 ambulance comes with state of the art medical equipment,” he said.
“It includes the new Stryker stretcher, which can support patients weighing up to 228 kilograms.
“The livery on the new vehicle is a highly visible design to improve driver recognition when ambulances drive under emergency conditions, and is in line with the latest international best practice for emergency vehicle safety,” he said.
The replacement vehicle has been on the road for the past three months.
The Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) allocates new vehicles within regions based on the age, usage and mechanical condition of the vehicles to be replaced. QAS has a comprehensive vehicle maintenance program with scheduled servicing.
“The new ambulance is a part of a $16.9 million commitment to commission 145 new vehicles across the State in 2008-09, with 39 going to the Brisbane region,” Mr Finn said.
“This financial year the Government will also invest $31.2 million in two new ambulance stations and redeveloping or replacing 21 existing stations.
“On top of that, an extra 250 ambulance officers will start work this financial year, with 72 in the Brisbane region.
“These investments show the Government is committed to creating jobs and maintaining infrastructure in the current uncertain economic climate,” he said.
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Member for Yeerongpilly Simon Finn said the new Mercedes Benz 318 will help provide the community with the top class service it expects.
“This $180,000 ambulance comes with state of the art medical equipment,” he said.
“It includes the new Stryker stretcher, which can support patients weighing up to 228 kilograms.
“The livery on the new vehicle is a highly visible design to improve driver recognition when ambulances drive under emergency conditions, and is in line with the latest international best practice for emergency vehicle safety,” he said.
The replacement vehicle has been on the road for the past three months.
The Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) allocates new vehicles within regions based on the age, usage and mechanical condition of the vehicles to be replaced. QAS has a comprehensive vehicle maintenance program with scheduled servicing.
“The new ambulance is a part of a $16.9 million commitment to commission 145 new vehicles across the State in 2008-09, with 39 going to the Brisbane region,” Mr Finn said.
“This financial year the Government will also invest $31.2 million in two new ambulance stations and redeveloping or replacing 21 existing stations.
“On top of that, an extra 250 ambulance officers will start work this financial year, with 72 in the Brisbane region.
“These investments show the Government is committed to creating jobs and maintaining infrastructure in the current uncertain economic climate,” he said.
Media Contact - 3247 8996