Coffs SES Unit Gets Boost from NSW Government

A boost to the great work of the Coffs Coast’s SES crews with the announcement today of additional resources.

As part of a massive investment in nearly 500 new vehicles, marine vessels and trailers for local SES units across the state, the resources will better support local communities in times of floods, storms and other emergencies.

The NSW Liberals & Nationals Government will deliver $54.6 million over four years for the NSW State Emergency Service’s fleet program.

In Coffs Harbour, Andrew Fraser said, “Our tireless NSW SES volunteers deserve vehicles and equipment that ensures their lifesaving tasks are performed safely with maximum efficiency and in minimum time”.

Mr Fraser said while the state-wide fleet renewal program will be rolled out across four years, the Coffs Coast will see the benefits in the first financial year alone.

Over the course of the next 12 months Coffs Harbour will receive a Light Rescue Vehicle and a Savage Jabiru 385M Floodboat.

Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant said that the community can feel confident their NSW SES volunteers will remain well-equipped.

“The work of SES volunteers is vital and as a Government we will continue to back them with the tools they need for their important work,” Mr Grant said.

From 2012-2017 the NSW Government invested $46 million for the procurement, maintenance and control of the 637 strong SES operational vehicle fleet.

This Operational Fleet Replacement Program will continue to replace SES vehicles and also fund the purchase of equipment inventory, marine vessels and trailers.

Triple M spoke with SES Coffs Coast Local Controller Bill Roffey, listen to the full chat here: