Valentine Wright - 23 April 2024

Valentine Wright presented to Council at the Public Access Session on 23 April 2024.

Council's reply

Thank you for taking the time and effort to contribute to the Public Access session held on Tuesday 23 April 2024 regarding the proposed closure of the Batemans Bay Hospital. Contributions to this session are a welcome insight into the views of our local community.

At the Council Meeting held on Tuesday 30 April 2024, Council resolved the following motion regarding the Eurobodalla Regional Hospital:

THAT Council:

  1. Advocate to the NSW Government to prioritise construction of the Moruya Bypass to provide direct and efficient access to the hospital from the north of the shire.
  2. Advocate to the NSW Government for increased ambulance services in the north of the shire to coincide with the opening of the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital.
  3. Advocate to the Australian Government to extend opening hours of the Batemans Bay Urgent Care Clinic to 24/7 to coincide with the opening of the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital.
  4. Request the NSW Government reassess the need for the emergency department at Batemans Bay Hospital in light of demographic change and uncertainty around construction of the Moruya bypass.

Thank you for your support and advocacy for the community regarding Eurobodalla’s health services.