The Moree Hospital Redevelopment is a step closer, with the main works contractor, Hutchinson Builders, being appointed and the next stage of work on track to begin in the coming months.
The $105 million hospital redevelopment will deliver new health facilities and upgraded health services for Moree and the surrounding communities to ensure their health needs continue to be met well into the future.
“The Moree Hospital Redevelopment will provide staff, patients, families and carers with a modern facility to support the health needs of the community now and into the future.” said Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park.
“All hospital services will continue to operate during construction, which follows significant planning and design work in collaboration with staff, stakeholders and the community.”
The $105 million Moree Hospital Redevelopment will include construction of a new Acute Services Building on the existing hospital campus, which will house:
- An emergency department
- Operating theatres
- Medical imaging
- A birthing and inpatient unit
- Pathology
- A new main entry for the new hospital building.
The appointment of a builder follows the recent statutory planning approval for the project, with construction is expected to begin in the coming months.
The Moree Hospital will continue to operate during construction as a District Hospital, providing care for the Moree and surrounding communities, and will remain networked to Tamworth Hospital for access to specialist services.
Extensive consultation with staff and the community has been carried out throughout planning for the redevelopment to ensure the new hospital building creates a welcoming environment that reflects the heritage and culture of the region.
“The $105 million Moree Hospital Redevelopment is estimated to support approximately 150 direct jobs, with the potential to support hundreds of indirect jobs over the life of the project.” said Government Spokesperson for Northern Tablelands, Peter Primrose.
“This will provide a huge boost to the local economy, and I look forward to seeing work progress in the coming months.”
A Language Reference Group is working to inform the inclusion of Aboriginal language and storytelling into signage and wayfinding into the redevelopment, while planning is underway for Arts projects which will be included in the new acute services building.
For more information about the Moree Hospital redevelopment visit: https://hneinfra.health.nsw.gov.au/projects/moree
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