Holstein wants GPS for ambulances

Liberal Candidate for Gosford Cr Chris Holstein has claimed a call by Shadow Minister for Health Ms Jillian Skinner's for all emergency ambulances to be fitted with GPS units would benefit the Peninsula.

The statement followed the tragic death of a man last week after the ambulance sent to his aid got lost.

Cr Holstein said the technology was especially important with an aging Peninsula population.

"A NSW Liberal-Nationals Government will fit all emergency ambulances with GPS units," Mrs Skinner said.

"It's hard to believe that this Government hasn't already.

"Only 45 vehicles are currently fitted with GPS technology.

Cr Holstein said: "The people of NSW and especially on the Woy Woy Peninsula where there is a high elderly population really need this kind of technology to be common place in ambulances.

"It is unbelievable that ambulances speeding to sick patients still must rely on street directories or two-way radio and mobile data terminals."

Press release, 15 Jan 2007 Chris Holstein, Liberal Candidate for Gosford