Australia's New South Wales (NSW) Government has announced the site for constructing a new ambulance station at Macquarie Park to enhance frontline emergency services in Sydney's north-west region.

The location was strategically chosen through a service planning process.

Health Infrastructure and NSW Ambulance utilised modelling software to analyse Triple Zero (000) call data, ensuring the site would optimise emergency response times for the growing local community.

Early planning stages for the Macquarie Park Ambulance Station are currently in progress, with the selection of a construction firm anticipated by mid-2026.

The project will commence shortly thereafter, contributing to the A$615.5m ($399.33m) Ambulance Infrastructure Program's goal of adding 30 new ambulance stations in various regions, including Sydney, Hunter, the Central Coast, Newcastle and Wollongong.

The process of identifying suitable locations for these new facilities is ongoing, with collaboration between Health Infrastructure, NSW Ambulance, and other government entities.

Several sites have already been confirmed, including South Windsor, North Sydney, Oran Park and now Macquarie Park.

The NSW government is in the process of hiring an additional 2,500 NSW Ambulance staff, with a focus on deploying 500 paramedics to rural and regional areas.

NSW health minister Ryan Park: “The confirmation of the site on Khartoum Road marks a significant milestone in delivering a vital health service for Macquarie Park and surrounding suburbs.”

Additionally, the north-west Sydney region is witnessing the construction of an A$96m RNA Research and Pilot Manufacturing facility at the Wallumattagal campus of Macquarie University.

This facility will advance the development of vaccines and medical therapies using RNA technology.

Last month, NSW Ambulance conducted a two-month trial using drones to enhance aeromedical and special operations in search and rescue missions.