The Queensland Government has marked the beginning of construction on a new $7.5 million State Emergency Service (SES) depot in Deception Bay.
A sod-turning ceremony was held last month to celebrate the start of the project, which includes a $3.75 million contribution from the Queensland Government. The new facility aims to provide the Deception Bay SES group with a modern, purpose-built base six times larger than their existing depot.
The upgraded depot will feature enhanced operational areas, dedicated training and storage spaces and expanded parking facilities to support both SES activities and local community groups.
Support for Volunteers and the Community
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Dan Purdie said, “Our SES volunteers are the backbone of our disaster response and recovery efforts; they put their lives on the line to protect Queenslanders, and they deserve the best facilities and resources we can provide.
“I stood alongside SES teams during the state’s last three major weather events and witnessed the courage and commitment of SES volunteers as they assisted Queenslanders through some of their darkest moments.
“Most recently, multiple Deception Bay SES members deployed to North Queensland during the floods.
“This investment is about backing them with the infrastructure they need to do their jobs safely and effectively.”
City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery said Deception Bay was home to some of the most dedicated and skilled SES volunteers in the state.
“Tropical Cyclone Alfred was a good reminder of the importance of our local SES groups to protecting, saving and aiding the community during emergency events,” Mayor Flannery said.
“This new depot will give our volunteers the space to train, grow, and respond with even greater efficiency when disaster strikes.”
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