A $311.2 million investment in SA Ambulance Service will provide a massive boost to deliver brand new and completely rebuilt ambulance stations and more staff to provide emergency medical care for South Australians.

The Government of SA has committed to fund the recruitment of 350 new ambos and support development of SAAS infrastructure. The delivery of this extensive program of work will ultimately deliver benefit to all South Australians.

Click here for a fact sheet on the new ambulance stations.

So, what are we investing in?

  • A new Emergency Operations Centre and State Health Coordination Centre.
  • Five new ambulance stations for Adelaide, Norwood, Woodville, Golden Grove and Edwardstown, plus another new station at Two Wells as part of the recent budget announcement.
  • Completely rebuilding four stations for Campbelltown, Mount Barker, Gawler, and Victor Harbor, plus another two rebuilds for Marion and Whyalla as part of the recent budget announcement.
  • Upgrading a further 10 stations for Marion, Elizabeth, Whyalla, Mount Gambier, Bordertown, Peterborough, Two Wells, Goolwa, Wallaroo and Aldinga.
  • Purchase of 36 additional ambulances.
  • Recruitment of 350 new SAAS staff including paramedics, emergency service support officers, ambulance officers, clinical leaders and dispatchers.

The entire program of work will be delivered over four years from mid 2022 to mid 2026.

Our photo shows the new Norwood station.


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What have we achieved so far?

  • Recruitment of 16 paramedics for Adelaide
  • Recruitment of 6 Regional Medical Transport Service staff for Bordertown
  • Recruitment of 16 paramedics for Edwardstown
  • Recruitment of 12 Emergency Support Service officers for Edwardstown
  • Recruitment of 12 paramedics for Elizabeth
  • Recruitment of 15 dispatchers in our Triple Zero (000) call centre
  • Recruitment of 12 paramedics for Gawler
  • Recruitment of 6 Regional Medical Transport Service for Gawler
  • Recruitment of 20 paramedics for Golden Grove
  • Recruitment of 12 Emergency Support Service officers for Golden Grove
  • Recruitment of 20 clinical leaders to support patient care
  • Recruitment of 16 paramedics for Marion
  • Recruitment of 12 paramedics for Mount Barker
  • Recruitment of 6 Regional Medical Transport Service for Mount Barker
  • Recruitment of 12 paramedics for Mount Gambier
  • Recruitment of 6 Regional Medical Transport Service for Mount Gambier
  • Recruitment of 16 paramedics for Norwood
  • Recruitment of 12 Emergency Support Service officers for Norwood
  • Recruitment of 12 paramedics for Whyalla
  • Recruitment of 16 paramedics for Woodville
  • Construction commenced on the new SAAS Headquarters (Emergency Operations Centre / State Health Coordination Centre) and Adelaide ambulance station
  • New stations complete at Woodville, Norwood and Edwardstown.
  • Construction underway on the Golden Grove, Victor Harbor, Mount Barker, Gawler and Campbelltown ambulance stations.
  • Works commenced on upgrades at Aldinga and Elizabeth
  • 27 new ambulances in operation.

Progress updates

Opening of Golden Grove ambulance station

Golden Grove’s first ambulance station was opened in January 2025 and is the home station for 20 paramedics and 12 ambulance officers. The station’s location in the heart of Golden Grove gives them immediate access to key transport routes, enhancing their ability to respond quickly to urgent medical events

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New ambulance station for Mount Barker

Our new Mount Barker ambulance station is now operating, boosting emergency resources for the expanding region. The new ambulance station is strategically located near the intersection of Bald Hills and Springs Roads.

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Work starts on new ambulance precinct

Construction is underway on a new precinct to house a new Emergency Operations Centre, Adelaide ambulance station and State Health Coordination Centre.

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Community Engagement

As we build our new ambulance stations, community engagement is a high priority during the planning, design and construction phases.

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Our new stations and rebuilds

Over the next four years, we will be building new ambulance stations across the State.

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Our locations

View an interactive map of all ambulance stations in South Australia.

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