The NSW Government has facilitated a Crown Land transfer for land in West Kempsey to the Kempsey Local Aboriginal Land Council to support Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service’s plans for a new flood free home.
The site in Elbow Street, West Kempsey will go to the Kempsey Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) which will work with Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service to establish a new flood-free upgraded headquarters for the service.
Minister for Lands and Water Kevin Anderson said the new site will allow important medical services to be provided without flooding interruptions.
“Durri medical service is vital to the local community and has been a critical part of the region for over 45 years. Members of the community can take comfort knowing that medical services will be available rain, hail or shine,” Mr Anderson said.
Kempsey LALC CEO Greg Douglas said plans for the new site will now be progressed by the land council and its members in consultation with the Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service.
“This land is in a good central location and will provide a secure base for the medical facility to provide its services to assist our region,” Mr Douglas said.
Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service Chair Lynne Holten said the facility will be looking to expand its efforts to provide extensive health care services to the local community.
“Our current site has always been affected by floods so this new location will allow us to provide continual services to the entire community, including during floods when health care needs are accelerated,” Ms Holten said.
Left to right: Member for Oxley, Melinda Pavey, Kempsey Local Aboriginal Land Council CEO, Greg Douglas, Crown Lands Aboriginal Land Claims Case Manager, Rod Carey, Minister for Lands and Water, Kevin Anderson, Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service Chair, Lynne Holten, Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service Acting CEO, Narelle Cochrane, Crown Lands North Coast Area Manager Silas Sutherland, Jessica Jeffery.
