Work on the new $330 million Eurobodalla Regional Hospital is progressing and is on track to deliver expanded and enhanced health services to communities throughout the region, from north of Batemans Bay to south of Narooma.
Member for Bega Dr Michael Holland toured the site today to inspect progress for the new hospital, which will significantly improve access to high-quality healthcare for the local community.
The new hospital will include new services such as the region's first paediatrics unit, a new eight bed intensive care unit and a new MRI service.
It will also feature a new emergency department with larger capacity than the current combined emergency services of Moruya and Batemans Bay. There will be the addition of mental health beds for short term care to deliver high-quality, contemporary and accessible health care closer to home.
Since construction started in June this year, the new access road and future hospital car parking area have been built, bulk site excavation is nearing completion, the foundations for the main hospital building have been dug and concrete pouring for the footings is underway.
Construction activity is set to increase in the new year with dozens of skilled workers joining the team, including concreters, form workers, crane operators, electricians, plumbers and other skilled trades.
The project is expected to support around 550 direct jobs with the potential to support many hundreds of indirect jobs over the life of the project.
The Eurobodalla Regional Hospital is expected to be completed in 2027.
Staff and the community are encouraged to keep up to date with the latest news and information about the project by visiting Eurobodalla project website.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park:
“Delivering high-quality health infrastructure and technology plays a foundational role in bridging the healthcare gaps in our regional areas."
“As Health Minister, improving access to health services is an absolute priority to me and this new $330 million Eurobodalla Regional Hospital will be transformative to health outcomes of the region.
“The development of this hospital represents a significant investment in the health and wellbeing of the South Coast community, it's exciting to see such substantial progress in such a short amount of time."
Quotes attributable to Member for Bega, Dr Michael Holland
“It's terrific to see the extent of the progress on the new hospital, which will be larger than both Moruya and Batemans Bay hospitals combined.
“New services like paediatrics, intensive care, and an MRI will be provided at the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital, strengthening our local healthcare system supporting more health services for families, the elderly, and everyone in our community."