A parcel of land in Beenleigh has been earmarked by the state’s police and ambulance services to build a joint emergency hub.
The planned purpose-built facilities will aim to cater for the “rapidly growing” Beenleigh population.
The Queensland Police Service and the Queensland Ambulance Service aquired the 12,425 m2 site at 45 York Street in June this year, according to an announcement on Friday.
State MP for Macalister Mel McMahon said Beenleigh had a “big and bright future”.
“To ensure that our growing community remains safe and healthy, I am committed to making sure our emergency services have the best possible infrastructure and facilities to do that,” she said.
“Having a combined emergency services hub will provide efficiencies that will benefit both services and the community more broadly.”
The Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Service, and Waterford MP, Shannon Fentiman, said there was “record demand” for frontline workers.
“As the Beenleigh and surrounding communities continue to grow, it’s important we plan for their future health service needs.
“Mel McMahon understands what her community needs and has fought hard to get this project off the ground.
QAS commissioner Craig Emery said he was looking forward to the station’s opening.
“Our local officers do a tremendous job providing care to Beenleigh and surrounding communities.
“Once complete, this additional ambulance station in Beenleigh Central will provide even greater service and support to the community.”
The Minister for Police and Community Safety, Mark Ryan, said: “The acquisition of the Beenleigh site is a sensible and prudent initiative that will ensure we can cater for future growth”.
