The lead design team has been appointed to commence planning for a future investment for the Blue Mountains Hospital, to ensure ongoing high-quality healthcare for the local community.
The NSW Government has allocated $25 million from the Restart NSW Fund to deliver essential upgrades to the existing Blue Mountains Hospital as the planning for an upgraded new hospital development is finalised for the future.
Led by Health Infrastructure the lead design team will work closely with Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District to identify future health service requirements.
The work builds on the District’s draft Clinical Services Plan for the Blue Mountains region, which included extensive consultation with health professionals and the community. The early planning process will help to determine the scope and budget for a planned future Blue Mountains Hospital.
The design team includes architect, HDR, project manager Capital Insights and cost manager, Concept 2 Reality Consulting which were appointed following a competitive tender process.
In addition, Health Infrastructure and NBMLHD are prioritising key upgrades for the existing hospital to enable healthcare staff to continue to deliver high quality healthcare and enhance the patient experience.
Further consultation with local health staff and clinicians is being undertaken to identify the required upgrades for the existing hospital.
Works to upgrade the hospital’s roof and Central Sterilising Services Department are currently under way, with further maintenance and upgrades to follow.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Health, Ryan Park:
“The Restart NSW funding provides a new opportunity to review health care services in the Blue Mountains and plan a future hospital which ensure healthcare in the region continues to meet the needs of the community.
“Early planning is a crucial first step toward delivering new health facilities in the Blue Mountains.
“The appointment of the lead project team will maximise opportunities for the Blue Mountains Hospital to provide the local community access to the care they need closer to home for generations to come.”
Quotes attributable to Member for Blue Mountains, Trish Doyle:
“To see planning progress for a future planned Blue Mountains Hospital brings to life a project that the community and I are passionate about. I am thrilled to see progress being made with the appointment of the design team.
“The future Blue Mountains Hospital will be informed by the needs of our community and our passionate hospital staff - delivering the healthcare we deserve and generating more jobs in the Blue Mountains region.
“While this planning work is carried out, I look forward to seeing construction progress on the upgrades to the hospital’s roof and Central Sterilising Services Department in the coming months.”