Work began a few weeks ago on the refurbishment of Monmouth Ambulance Station and following poor recent weather, the original 20-week build programme has been extended and is now scheduled for completion by the end of April 2026.

County councillors Richard John and Jayne McKenna, for Mitchel Troy and Trellech, have welcomed progress .

The bidding process attracted 13 bids, which were assessed 50 per cent on quality and 50 per cent on cost. The contract, estimated to be around £750,000 was awarded to 2D Building Contractors from Pontyclun, who have undertaken similar public sector refurbishment projects in South Wales including for housing associations, universities and the NHS.

Since the old station closed 13 years ago, paramedics have been operating out og a ‘temporary’ portacabin at the rear of the site.

The Conservative councillors have consistently criticcised the decision to abandon plans for an integrated emergency services hub shared between the Welsh Ambulance Service, Gwent Police and South Wales Fire and Rescue on grounds of cost.

Cllr Richard John, said: “While we welcome progress on delivering a new ambulance station for Monmouth, it is a shame that the original plan for an integrated emergency services hub was withdrawn – it would’ve reduced running costs for all three services and improved communication.

“For the paramedics, who for 13 years have had to operate out of a freezing cold portacabin since the old station closed, as well as the entire population of north east Monmouthshire, progress is very welcome.”

Cllr Jayne McKenna said, “Residents will be delighted to know that a new ambulance station for Monmouth is finally on course for completion in five months’ time.

“I’m sure it will be a relief that at last, after 13 years, this will be the very last winter that our local paramedics will spend in that unsuitable leaking portacabin.”