Huon Health Precinct clarity needed

With a lack of access to healthcare one of the biggest issues in the region, Labor is calling for clarity about the status of the promised $15 million Medical Precinct for the Huon Valley.

The Liberals originally promised to work with the local community and existing local health services “to determine the best site for the new precinct” in their first 100 days of Government.

More than six months on, and the community is none-the-wiser about where the site will be, what the final service will look like, when it will be built, or if it will be built at all.

The Liberals even changed the wording in their “100 days delivery report” to remove any reference of determining a site at all.

Can Minister for Health Bridget Archer update the Huon community about the status of this project, and where it will be built?

And can she guarantee funding for it will be in next month’s State Budget?

Quotes attributable to Labor candidate for Huon Abby McKibben

“Healthcare is one of the biggest issues facing the Huon, and I have focussed my campaign on advocating for better access to services, particularly when it comes to being able to get a GP appointment when you need one.”

“The Huon is an amazing place to live, but so many people and families I’ve spoken to during my campaign are struggling to access healthcare causing great frustration in the community.”

“The services offered at the promised Medical Precinct have real potential to make a difference and help the Huon become an even better place to live and raise a family, but they are needed now.”

“The Huon can’t afford for this project to be delayed or become an empty promise, and if I’m elected to represent the community, I’ll continue to apply pressure until it’s delivered.”