Ocean Grove branch receives a refresh
April 14, 2025in Community News
Local paramedics are making the most of the updated facilities at the Ocean Grove branch now that renovations are complete.
The refurbishment modernised existing facilities, including upgrading rest areas, medical stores, delivery rooms, security and parking, as well as adding a new training room.
Local crews, Team Managers and Area Managers met with Barwon South West Acting Director Regional and Clinical Operations Jerome Peyton (fourth from right) to celebrate the refurbished Ocean Grove branch.
Ambulance Victoria (AV) Barwon South West Acting Director Regional and Clinical Operations Jerome Peyton said the upgrade marked an exciting chapter for the branch.
“Facilities like these are an asset and will allow our crews to continue to respond to cases in the community for years to come,” he said.
“The new training space is a vast improvement and highlights our commitment to delivering best care through continued education for our paramedics and graduates.
“It’s fantastic to see our people already benefiting from the space.”
Local crews continued to work from the branch while the renovations took place.
The refurbished branch was completed and operational from August 2024.
The Ocean Grove branch.
The Ocean Grove branch is home to 22 paramedics supported by a team manager and senior team manager.
The refurbishment was funded by the Victorian Government’s Ambulance Victoria Development Program and delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) in partnership with Ambulance Victoria (AV), and builder Circon Constructions.