{"id":16977,"date":"2022-06-13T17:41:16","date_gmt":"2022-06-13T17:41:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/?p=16977"},"modified":"2022-06-13T17:41:16","modified_gmt":"2022-06-13T17:41:16","slug":"132-million-record-investment-to-future-proof-the-nsw-ses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.16news.com.au\/index.php\/2022\/06\/13\/132-million-record-investment-to-future-proof-the-nsw-ses\/","title":{"rendered":"$132 million record investment to future-proof the NSW SES"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The NSW Government is making its single biggest investment ever in the NSW State Emergency Service (SES), with $132.7 million going towards its infrastructure, resources and staffing.
 
The new funding includes more than $50 million to upgrade 18 critical priority Unit facilities across NSW.
 
Premier Dominic Perrottet said the Budget boost would also see the creation of two new zones through the division of both the Western and Northern Zones, the construction of new Incident Control Centres and upgrades to Unit facilities across the State.
 
\u201cThe recent flooding has caused widespread devastation across the State, which is why it\u2019s so important we ensure the SES has the resources it needs to respond to natural disasters of this significant scale,\u201d Mr Perrottet said.
 
\u201cAs part of this $132.7 million investment, the NSW Government is ramping up the SES\u2019s presence in the Northern Rivers, with a new Incident Control Centre to be built and staffed in Lismore.
 
\u201cThe NSW Government is committed to investing in communities to strengthen frontline services right across the State.\u201d
 
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the funding would ensure a more targeted and rapid response for future emergency events attended by the SES across NSW.
 
\u201cThe new facilities and additional staff will help boost the SES\u2019s capability to handle severe weather events particularly in flood prone areas like the Northern Rivers, and to ensure these communities are better prepared,\u201d Mr Toole said.
 
\u201cBut this funding will also fortify the presence of the SES across NSW building on our previous track record of investment into this vital service run predominantly by the community, for the community.\u201d
 
Treasurer Matt Kean said investing in emergency services is a priority for the NSW Government in this year\u2019s Budget.
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\u201cOur SES volunteers are there for our families and communities at their times of need. This record investment is about investing in them and building community resilience to natural disasters,\u201d Mr Kean said.
 
Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery Steph Cooke said the funding would support the more than 10,000 SES volunteers who selflessly serve their communities.
 
\u201cToday is a great demonstration of the NSW Government\u2019s commitment to all of our wonderful volunteers, our very own Orange Army,\u201d Ms Cooke said.
 
\u201cWe rely on the dedication and commitment of SES volunteers in times of great need, and they always deliver, and part of this funding will go towards upgrading 18 Units across the State.\u201d
 
SES Commissioner Carlene York welcomed the news and said it would assist the agency strengthen its responsiveness into the future.
 
\u201cThis investment in the SES enhances our support of our greatest asset, our volunteers, and enables us to provide the vital assistance NSW communities need to protect life and property around the State,\u201d Commissioner York said.
 
The $132.7 million Budget boost includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n