The motion was proposed by Cr Fitzpatrick and seconded by Cr Wykes.

The motion, passed with five ‘for’ and four ‘against’, reads:

“That Bega Valley Shire Council request from the Minister for Health:

* A timeline for completion of the design and procurement of land for the proposed new Bega Valley Regional Hospital, and

* An estimated timeline for the calling of tenders and for construction and completion of the proposed new Bega Valley Regional Hospital.

Pending such timelines, that Bega Valley Shire Council further request Greater Southern Area Health to fully resource and return all services to Pambula District Hospital immediately, including Maternity Services and Surgical Lists, until the new Bega Valley Regional Hospital is opened.”