The Moree Hospital Redevelopment is a step closer, with the main works contractor appointed and the next stage of work on track to begin in the coming months.
The NSW Government is investing $105 million in the hospital redevelopment to deliver new health facilities and upgraded health services for Moree and the surrounding communities.
Hutchinson Builders has been awarded the contract following a competitive tender process.
“We’ve reached a significant milestone in the delivery of the redevelopment which will deliver enhanced healthcare facilities for Moree and surrounding communities,” said NSW Health Minister, Ryan Park.
“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.
“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. Construction is expected to begin in the coming months.
The Government says extensive consultation with hospital 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.Â
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:Â Moree Hospital Redevelopment project.
