A large mobile crane has arrived on site to support the construction of the new $330 million Eurobodalla Regional Hospital.

The crane’s arrival marks an important step in delivering a sustainable, modern and purpose-built hospital to support the needs of the Eurobodalla Shire community from Narooma to Batemans Bay.

With a maximum height of just over 70 metres, the crawler crane can lift up to 110 tonnes and will be used to carry a range of heavy building materials required for construction of the new hospital.

Unlike a traditional tower crane, which is fixed in place, a crawler crane moves on tracks, allowing greater flexibility around the building site.

The crawler crane will enable efficient access and movement of materials across the large footprint of the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital site.

Local students are invited to take part in a competition to help name the crane. The winner of the Name the Crane competition will have their winning name displayed on the crane. Prizes are also available for runners up.

The colouring-in sheet can be downloaded from the Eurobodalla Regional Hospital project website and should be emailed to HI-EurobodallaHospital@health.nsw.gov.au.

Entries close at midnight on Tuesday 25 March 2025.

Construction for the new hospital is progressing and expected to be completed in 2027. 

For more information, visit New Eurobodalla Regional Hospital Development.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Health, Ryan Park:

“This is an exciting milestone for the Eurobodalla Regional Hospital project, bringing us one step closer to delivering a world-class hospital which will provide high-quality healthcare for generations to come.

“The Eurobodalla Regional Hospital project is a prime example of how the Minns Labor Government is investing in critical rural and regional health infrastructure to support growing communities.

“This $300 million investment will deliver modern health infrastructure which will enable more complex clinical services to be delivered locally.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Bega, Dr Michael Holland:

“The arrival of the crane will further support the great progress being made on this important and much-needed level 4 hospital for the community.

“It represents our commitment to building modern, accessible healthcare services for the people of the Eurobodalla region.
“The name the crane competition is a great way to connect young people with the new hospital and I encourage all primary schools in the Eurobodalla to have a go at naming our new crawler crane.”