The Millicent ambulance station is cramped and its roof leaks, according to a member of the Millicent Health Advisory Council.


Councillor Richard Cassidy represents Wattle Range Council on this body and raised the building issues at the recent monthly council meeting.


Cr Cassidy said the HAC had recently toured the building which it owns and leases to the SA Ambulance Service for a peppercorn rent.


According to Cr Cassidy, the HAC was seeking an appraisal from the management of the SA Ambulance Service.


Mayor Des Noll said the building condition was a matter for the SAAS management.


However, Cr Cassidy said there was a grey area in the HAC constitution.


As the hospital owns the ambulance station, Cr Cassidy said the HAC was obliged to act.


The number of professional paramedics increased several years ago when the Millicent station began operating on a 24/7 basis.


The ambulances are housed in a purpose-built building which adjoins the 1960s-era former nurses’ home.


Some of these rooms have been converted into offices and facilities for the SA Ambulance Service.


Comment has been sought from the two government agencies and a joint statement was issued.


“We acknowledge the concerns raised about the condition of our co-located ambulance station and nursing accommodation in Millicent and have been actively addressing these issues,” stated the two agencies.


“We are prioritising necessary repairs, including addressing water leaks, to ensure the safety of our staff. An assessment of the site is under way, and work is scheduled to commence following finalisation of the repair scope.


“Both the SA Ambulance Service and the Limestone Coast Local Health Network remain dedicated to providing emergency care services to the community and will continue to work together to enhance our facilities and services.


“The State Government has made a record $311.2m investment into the SA Ambulance Service which includes delivering brand new, rebuilt, and upgraded ambulance stations at priority sites across the state, including stations such as Mount Gambier and Keith.”