Chamber backs rehab moves

Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales has welcomed the announcement made on Wednesday, October 5, that the Federal Government would provide funding for 20 sub-acute beds at Woy Woy Hospital.

The sub-acute beds would be in a 30 bed unit with 10 rehab beds provided by the State Government.

"This is welcome news on top of the State Government's pre-election pledge to re-open the Woy Woy Rehab Unit," said Mr Wales.

"Federal member for Robertson Deborah O'Neill should be congratulated on coming up with the extra funding that will make the upgrading of the Woy Woy Hospital possible.

"Whilst 10 rehab beds will be made available at the hospital, we understand that intensive rehab will still be conducted at Wyong."

Mr Wales said the outcome was good and would ensure that both the rehabilitation and sub-acute service needs of Peninsula residents would be met.

"More importantly, it is great to [see] both the State and Federal Governments working together for the long term interests of the Woy Woy Peninsula," Mr Wales said.

"The Woy Woy Hospital is very close to the hearts of local residents so the injection of funds and provision of hospital infrastructure is a real confidence booster."

Media Release, 5 Oct 2011 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce