Medicare office moves for security

The Peninsula's Medicare Office has been relocated from Umina to Deepwater Plaza, Woy Woy, because of security concerns.

Announcing the move on September 24, Member for Robertson Mr Jim Lloyd said: "Following two armed hold-ups at the Umina Medicare Office, the Health Insurance Commission (HIC) has been forced to maintain an armed security guard to protect staff and customers at the Umina office.

"This situation was unacceptable to the HIC and following investigation I am pleased to announce that a new site in Deepwater Plaza has been secured.

"This location will be more convenient for many Peninsula residents as it is serviced by regular bus and train services and most Peninsula residents do visit Woy Woy on regular basis," Mr Lloyd said.

"It is distressing that law and order has deteriorated to such an extent on the Peninsula that Medicare has been forced to take this action for the safety of their staff and customers.

"Despite the mounting evidence, the State Member for Peats still refuses to acknowledge that there is a need for increased police protection on the Peninsula," Mr Lloyd claimed.

Media release, September 19