The NSW Government’s new $330 million Eurobodalla Regional Hospital build has reached its highest point, marking an important milestone in the expansion of health services for the Eurobodalla region.
The Government says the purpose-built hospital will be a modern, world-class health facility, which will improve access to a range of health services, reducing the need for people to travel outside the region and help meet the growing needs of the Eurobodalla Shire, from Narooma to Batemans Bay.
When complete, the new hospital will bring a range of enhanced health services under one roof, supporting better patient care and greater capacity for the Eurobodalla community, said Minister for Regional Health, Ryan Park.
“This is a significant milestone for the entire Eurobodalla community, marking considerable progress on one of the largest health infrastructure projects in the region’s history,” said Mr Park.
“This purpose-built hospital is an example of how we are delivering enhanced and world-class healthcare closer to people’s front door and meeting the future health needs of regional communities.”
The new hospital will be established as a Level 4 health facility and is expected to be complete in 2027. It will include:
- an Emergency Department with capacity larger than combined services at the current Moruya and Batemans Bay hospitals;
- an 8-bed Intensive Care Unit/Close Observation Unit;
- increased access to chemotherapy treatments and renal dialysis;
- surgical and operating theatres, including a day stay surgical unit;
- expanded medical imaging department, including MRI;
- ambulatory care for the community and outpatient services;
- paediatric and maternity services, and a special care nursery;
- mental health beds for short-term care.
With the structural works now complete, the project team will continue the hospital’s internal fit-out, services and facade installation and external works.
The new hospital’s design has been developed in close consultation with local health staff, clinicians and the community, said NSW Premier, Chris Minns.
“This $330 million hospital in Eurobodalla will be a game changer for healthcare, and it’s desperately needed for this growing and ageing region.
“The community has been calling for world class services for a long time, and Dr Holland has been a tireless advocate demanding this region gets its fair share.
“The enhanced services at this new hospital will mean fewer patients will have to travel to Canberra or Bega to receive the complex care they need.”
This investment is part of a broader $200.1 million program and will deliver key worker housing for staff at the Eurobodalla Regional Hospital.
For more information visit: www.nsw.gov.au/new-eurobodalla-regional-hospital.
