Two Wells is set to receive its own ambulance station, continuing the Malinauskas Labor Government’s ongoing commitment to improving ambulance services.
As part of the recently announced State Budget, Two Wells will be one of three regions receiving a share of $24 million for new ambulance stations.
State Member for Light, Tony Piccolo MP, said with Adelaide Plains Council’s recent announcement of the $150 million expansion to the Two Wells town centre and the multiple estates developing nearby, the station is a high priority.
“I’m glad the Labor State Government are investing in putting the infrastructure in place within growth areas, and the projected growth in Two Wells justifies this investment,” Mr Piccolo said.
“This expanding region currently relies on the medics from Mallala and Gawler in a medical emergency, and this decision will ease the pressure on ambulance crews across the region and also ensure residents and visitors are attended to faster.”
Once a location for the Two Wells station is finalised, work will likely commence on the new stations next year and be operational in 2026.
This builds on the $7.1 billion the Malinauskas Labor Government has invested across past three budgets to build a bigger, better health system.
This includes the recent $30 million commitment to build 56 extra beds across Lyell McEwin and Queen Elizebeth hospitals; increasing the initial election pledge to open 300 beds across South Australia to now more than 600, boosting capacity and improving patient care.
To date, Labor State Government has recruited more than 1,400 extra full-time equivalent health workers, including 691 nurses, 329 doctors, 219 ambos and 193 allied health workers.