THE Mansfield Emergency Precinct Committee (MEP) are delighted the Mansfield Shire Council supported the recommendations of the report – 'Stage 1 Mansfield Emergency Services Precinct Scoping Study', prepared by Planning for Communities at its December council meeting that supported the use of the old saleyards site for an emergency services precinct.
"Council considers the establishment of an emergency services precinct a priority project," said Mayor James Tehan.
"The study demonstrates that there is real benefit to co–locating emergency services such as SES, ambulance and potentially CFA in the long term, and council is pleased to support this community initiative.
"Council congratulates the Mansfield Emergency Services Precinct Committee for its leadership and vision, and looks forward to continuing to work with the committee to realise this exciting project."
The MEP thanked Mansfield Shire chief executive officer Kaylene Conrick and general manager Kurt Heidecker, as well as the councillors for supporting the recommendation.
"This is a great opportunity to showcase our emergency services and provide facilities that are fit for purpose to meet the demands of an ever–expanding shire and the increase in and complexities of emergency services," said a spokesperson from MEP.
"The process was a great example of the Mansfield Shire working with its community and emergency services to achieve a positive outcome.
"We are now eagerly waiting to see if we are successful in obtaining funding from the Federal Government to undertake the final stages such as business case and design work.
"Again, our thanks to the Mansfield Shire for assisting in this process."
The report is available through the shire's website at the December 21, 2021 council meeting.