Demolition of the existing Narrabeen Ambulance Station has been approved, with site preparations underway ahead of early works to make way for its replacement on Pittwater Road.
NSW Health Infrastructure confirmed on 2 November 2026 that investigations and site establishment activities had begun at 1391 Pittwater Road. Early works are scheduled to commence during November, following a demolition approval issued on 2 September under the NSW planning process. The approval covers preparatory works and removal of the existing station, while the replacement building remains in the planning and design stage.
Narrabeen Ambulance Station Cleared For Demolition
The approved works include disconnecting utilities, removing trees and vegetation, stripping out building interiors and demolishing the existing structures. Demolition Environmental Civil Contractors (DECC) has been appointed to carry out the early works.
Preparations already underway include installing fencing, scaffolding and worker facilities, alongside investigations of the existing buildings. NSW Health Infrastructure has outlined construction management measures covering pedestrian safety, traffic management, dust suppression and air-quality monitoring. Building materials requiring specialist handling will be removed by licensed contractors under independent oversight.
The decision to replace the station at its current address followed a search for alternative locations across Dee Why and the Northern Beaches, which began in March 2023. The existing Narrabeen site was formally confirmed for redevelopment on 24 November 2025 after assessments considered property size, road access, traffic conditions and ambulance operational requirements.
NSW Ambulance staff had vacated the premises in October 2025 and relocated to Mona Vale Ambulance Station. The relocation did not reduce ambulance service delivery, according to a subsequent NSW parliamentary response.
Replacement Design And Construction Timetable
Plans for the new station include internal parking for up to 10 emergency ambulance vehicles, vehicle washing facilities, administration areas, multipurpose rooms, logistics spaces and staff amenities. The redevelopment is intended to provide improved working facilities for paramedics and accommodate future emergency medical service requirements.
The project forms part of the $615.5 million NSW Ambulance Infrastructure Program, covering 30 new stations and supporting infrastructure across several NSW regions. Ms Jacqui Scruby reported on 27 October that demolition was expected to finish by the end of December, with construction anticipated to commence in 2027.
However, the official project timetable has not confirmed a construction start or opening date. The replacement building must progress through further design work, planning approval and construction tender processes. NSW Health Infrastructure has also confirmed that the public will have an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed station design.
Round-the-clock ambulance coverage will continue during planning and construction, according to NSW Health Infrastructure. The schedule for building construction and the replacement station’s opening will be established as the remaining planning stages progress.
Published 2-November-2026
