THE new, multi-million-dollar Euroa Ambulance Victoria branch is now open, providing crews with updated facilities in a boost to Euroa’s emergency and health services.

Ambulance Victoria interim CEO Andrew Crisp joined Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes on Thursday to officially open the state-of-the-art branch.

Paramedics had already moved into the building last month, which is home to eight advanced life support paramedics and an ambulance community officer.

Located on Weir Street, the branch features a three-bay garage, two rest and recline areas, longer term accommodation facilities, training areas, a fully equipped kitchen, and improved security and car parking.

Mr Crisp said the opening was an exciting milestone for the community and local crews.

“This branch has cutting edge facilities that help our paramedics do their job and respond to life-threatening cases in the community,” Mr Crisp said.

“The former branch – built 60 years ago – served the team and community well but wasn’t big enough to accommodate the number of staff now based at Euroa.

“This new building provides crews with the space needed to continue their training requirements, while also being conveniently adjacent to Euroa Health and other local emergency services."

Ms Symes said the new branch was one of 46 new or upgraded ambulance stations delivered through a $279 million investment by the state Government.

The number of on-road paramedic workforce has increased by more than 50 per cent – equal to almost 2,200 more paramedics.

“The new ambulance branch is a game changer for Euroa locals,” Ms Symes said.

“It provides 24/7 emergency healthcare for the community.

“Thank you to the paramedics, for all you do in taking care of the community.”

The branch was funded by the Victorian Government’s Ambulance Victoria Development Program and delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority in partnership with Ambulance Victoria, and builder Crow Constructions.

The Euroa team responds to communities including Violet Town, Avenel, Longwood, and Nagambie, and can be extended to surrounding towns such as Seymour and Benalla.