Renal services at Geraldton Health Campus are set to be expanded with the tender for refurbishment works awarded to Crothers Construction Pty Ltd.
The WA Government has allocated $2 million to the project, which will increase the hospital’s renal dialysis treatment spaces from nine to 14, allowing up to 20 additional renal dialysis patients to receive treatments locally.
Health Minister, Meredith Hammat said the expansion will provide a major uplift to the delivery of services for Mid West patients with advanced stage kidney disease.
“This is a significant boost to service delivery in the region, allowing up to 20 additional renal dialysis patients to receive life-saving treatments on Country and close to home,” said Ms Hammatt.
“We know a crucial part of delivering treatment locally is that patients are able to receive specialist care close to their families, carers, and support networks.”
The works will also include medication and technician rooms, bulk store space, and enhanced clinical workspaces including the relocation of the staff station.
“Our government continues to make substantial investments to improve access to care in Geraldton and the Mid West,” said Health Infrastructure Minister, John Carey.
“The tender award for the refurbishment of renal dialysis services to Crothers Construction marks an important milestone in delivering this project.
“We’re increasing the number of treatment spaces from nine to 14, and delivering the program of works in such a way as to minimise disruption to dialysis patients currently receiving their treatments.”
The tender award comes as the $192 million redevelopment of Geraldton Health Campus nears practical completion with the construction of a new radiation oncology service also underway.
The renal dialysis refurbishment works are expected to commence soon.
