- Ground breaks on main works for the $166.1 million
Geraldton Health Campus redevelopment
- Upgraded facility will deliver an expanded
emergency department, new intensive care unit and integrated mental health
service
- Project brings together technology,
infrastructure, and patient-centred design
Works are underway for
the main works of the Geraldton Health Campus redevelopment, with ground
officially breaking on the $166.1 million project, the biggest redevelopment of
the hospital since the early 2000s.
The redevelopment will
deliver an expanded emergency department, a new intensive care unit co-located
with an improved high dependency unit, and an integrated mental health service,
including an adult mental health inpatient unit and a mental health short stay
unit.
It will bring together
the latest in healthcare technology, infrastructure, and patient-centred design
to enhance patients' healthcare experience.
Construction is being
undertaken by managing contractor Multiplex and is estimated to employ more
than 800 workers across the life of the project.
The project aims to
create opportunities for Aboriginal businesses through a range of subcontracts.
Forward works to prepare
the site for redevelopment have been completed including an additional 400 car bays,
reconfiguration of the main entrance and a new ambulance entry.
Comments attributed to
Premier Roger Cook:
"My Government will
always do what's right by Mid West residents, and I'm proud to be delivering on
what will be the biggest redevelopment of Geraldton Health Campus since the
early 2000s.
"Today is a significant
day for Geraldton, with ground officially broken on the main works of this $166.1
million upgrade.
"Everyone deserves high
quality healthcare, regardless of where they live, and this project will
benefit locals for decades to come."
Comments attributed to Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson:
"This major investment
will improve access to important health services - including an expanded
emergency department, new intensive care unit and mental health service.
"It's an investment in
our future to ensure Mid West patients have access to the highest quality
healthcare for years to come."
Comments attributed to Geraldton MLA Lara Dalton:
"I
live in Geraldton and use this hospital and I'm so pleased to see the start of
construction.
"This
redevelopment will deliver high quality facilities for the local community and
complement the outstanding care received at the hospital."
