The NSW Government has announced the appointment of a design team to progress planning to deliver a new contemporary operating theatre and enhanced virtual care technology at Forbes Hospital.
The Government is investing $20.2 million to deliver a new operating theatre and support clinical spaces at the hospital to bring modern surgical facilities to one of the fastest growing populations in Western NSW Local Health District.
The new operating theatre will replace the existing theatre and support contemporary models of surgical care by expanding the range of treatments available at the hospital.
“This is an exciting step forward that reaffirms the Minns Government’s commitment to rebuilding essential services by investing in the infrastructure regional communities need,” said Minister for Regional Health, Ryan Park.
“The new, contemporary operating theatre will give patients improved access to surgical services in modern facilities and closer to home, while also helping to reduce waitlists.”
The design team includes architect Fulton Trotter and Partners Architects, and project manager Acorn Project Advisory and cost manager, MBM, who were appointed following a competitive tender process.
In the coming months, the design team will work with staff, community and the District to inform the early planning and design.
The new operating theatre will complement services currently provided at Forbes Hospital including:
- 24-hour Emergency Department
- acute and subacute medical, surgical, rehabilitation and palliative care services
- ambulatory care clinic
- birthing rooms and maternity beds
- renal dialysis chairs
- medical imaging
- community and primary health services.
The full range of inpatient and outpatient health services provided at Forbes will continue to be available while the new operating theatre works are completed.
For more information visit the project website: https://www.nsw.gov.au/forbes-hospital-operating-theatre.
