Construction has begun on a new ambulance station at Caves Beach in the Lake Macquarie region of New South Wales, marking a major step forward for local emergency healthcare infrastructure.

The new station is being built on Kayuga Close and will provide a dedicated base for ambulance crews serving Caves Beach, Swansea and surrounding communities. The project is part of a broader NSW Ambulance infrastructure program designed to expand emergency and mobile medical services across the state.

Work at the Caves Beach site is commencing in September 2026 following the completion of planning and assessment requirements. Early construction activities include vegetation removal, demolition of existing structures, utility and service works, earthworks and preparation of the site for the main construction phase.

The new facility will include eight ambulance vehicle parking bays, including a dedicated wash bay. It will also contain administration and office areas, staff facilities, a gym, on-site parking, logistics areas and storage facilities.

The purpose-built station is expected to provide paramedics with modern working facilities while giving ambulance crews a permanent base closer to the communities they serve.

The location was selected following service planning that examined emergency call demand and ambulance response requirements across the Lake Macquarie area. The station is intended to support emergency and mobile medical care for residents in Caves Beach, Swansea and nearby suburbs.

Construction is expected to continue through 2027, with the new ambulance station anticipated to be completed in late 2027.

During the construction period, residents near the site may notice increased activity involving construction vehicles, machinery and workers. Standard construction hours have been set for weekdays and Saturday mornings, with additional work outside those hours to be communicated in advance where required.

Safety measures are being implemented around the construction site. These include secure fencing and hoarding, traffic and pedestrian management where necessary, dust suppression and air-quality monitoring during demolition and other activities.

The project is part of a wider investment in ambulance infrastructure across New South Wales. The state's infrastructure program includes new ambulance stations and supporting facilities across metropolitan and regional communities.

For the Lake Macquarie region, the Caves Beach station is expected to complement other planned ambulance infrastructure at locations including Gateshead and Edgeworth.

The new facility comes as the Caves Beach and surrounding communities continue to grow, increasing demand for essential emergency services.

Once completed, the station will provide paramedics with a modern operational base and additional infrastructure for responding to Triple Zero emergency calls and providing mobile medical care.

Construction is now moving forward after years of planning and community advocacy. The project is expected to remain an important local infrastructure development throughout the next year as the new facility takes shape.

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