Bowral & District Hospital is celebrating a wonderful milestone in its 130-year-plus history with the centrepiece of the $55 million Stage 2 redevelopment, the new Outpatient Centre, opening for patient care today.
The hospital’s much-loved 1930s-era former administration building has been transformed into the contemporary state-of-the-art Outpatient Centre, retaining many of its original features and historical charm, including a landmark magnolia tree.
Known as the OC, it features a full suite of allied health services including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work, speech pathology, podiatry and dietetics. The new centre also includes medical clinics, such as general medicine, cardiac diagnostics/rehabilitation and geriatrics, a modern gymnasium, and Aboriginal Dreaming Garden.
The final phase of the Stage 2 redevelopment, the refurbishment of the General Services Building (formerly Milton Park), is progressing and is expected to be completed later this year.
It will bring hospital support services together including the Clinical Information Department, Education and Simulation Centre, administration unit, and other essential back-of-house services.
The community is invited to an open day on Saturday 5 April from 9.00am to 1.00pm.
During the event, community members can take part in tours of the OC, enjoy morning tea and browse health information stalls.
For more information and to book a tour, visit Bowral & District Hospital Redevelopment.
Quotes attributable to the Minister for Health, Ryan Park:
“The Bowral & District Hospital redevelopment has been designed to meet the healthcare needs of the community now and into the future in consultation with clinicians, community members, health planners, infrastructure experts and NSW Health.
“Importantly, as well as the enhanced facilities it has delivered, the redevelopment of the Outpatient Centre has also retained much of the character and charm that helps make this 130-year-old hospital so special.’’
Quotes attributable to Government Spokesperson for Wollondilly, Mark Buttigieg MLC:
“This is a beautiful historic building, which is now fit-for-purpose to provide outstanding outpatient care close to home.
“This is a special and proud milestone for staff and patients.’’
Quotes attributable to Sonia Marshall, Chief Executive, South Western Sydney Local Health District:
“This wonderful redevelopment is transforming the experience of our patients, staff and community with beautiful, light-filled clinical and staff spaces with the latest technology.”
Quotes attributable to Bradley Warner, General Manager, Bowral & District Hospital:
“I am excited our outpatients will have the opportunity to receive care in the OC, a beautiful landmark building on our campus.
“The OC complements our new Clinical Services Building for inpatients care, ensuring the Bowral & District Hospital can provide both subacute and acute care in our purpose-built facilities.”