August 26, 2008
REVELSTOKE - Health Services Minister George Abbott announced today that government is investing $2 million to build a new ambulance station in Revelstoke.
"The new station will be a permanent, centrally located base for paramedics to continue providing high-quality emergency health care to patients in Revelstoke and surrounding areas," said Abbott. "This is another example of our continued investment in health care in communities across the province and how we are improving emergency care."
The BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) completed the purchase of the property at 900 Oscar St. from the City of Revelstoke in March 2008 following a public hearing at which attendees were supportive of the land-use designation and zoning change.
"I'm pleased that paramedics in Revelstoke will have a brand new station from which to respond to emergency calls," said BCAS chief operating officer Sue Conroy. "I would like to thank the crews for their patience while work was underway to secure construction funding and purchase the land."
"A new ambulance station is a major investment that will enhance emergency health care in our community," said Revelstoke Mayor Mark McKee. "The City of Revelstoke has been working closely with the BC Ambulance Service to find a suitable area to locate a new station. I am thrilled that we were successful."
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