Narrabeen Ambulance Station is set for a full rebuild on its long-time Pittwater Road site, after officials confirmed it remains the strongest location for fast emergency response across the northern beaches.
Why The Station Will Be Rebuilt
The decision came after months of review and planning. Authorities said the current location gives the most reliable response coverage, based on triple zero call data and site assessments. The decision follows a difficult period for local paramedics, who had raised concerns about ageing conditions and safety issues inside the station.
Health officials spent more than a year searching for alternative land in Dee Why. They found no site that matched the operational value of the Narrabeen location. The building, which opened in 1960, had been affected by mould, broken windows and ageing structures.
What The New Facility Will Include
Paramedics had temporarily walked out in October after describing the facility as no longer suitable for safe work. The review concluded that keeping services in Narrabeen would protect emergency response times and keep coverage stable for nearby suburbs.
The redevelopment will replace the structure entirely and add new features designed to support current and future emergency needs. Plans include internal parking for up to ten ambulances, a vehicle wash area, administration spaces, multipurpose and logistics rooms and improved staff amenities. Officials said the station will be purpose built for the workload and conditions that modern paramedics face.
How Services Will Continue During Construction
Ambulance coverage for the community will stay active every hour of the day through the construction program. NSW Ambulance confirmed that crews may work from Mona Vale Ambulance Station during the rebuilding period.
The temporary shift aims to keep staff safe while ensuring response times do not change. Authorities stated that residents on the northern beaches will continue to receive the same level of emergency support throughout all stages of the project.
What Happens Next
The project now moves into design development and planning approvals. Construction will begin once these stages are completed. Health Infrastructure and NSW Ambulance will release updates as timelines are finalised.
Officials said the new station will help paramedics continue to provide reliable care for the community once the redevelopment is complete.
Published 01-December-2025
