Contractor announced for Bunbury Regional Hospital redevelopment

• Cook Government announces Multiplex Constructions and Perkins Joint Venture as successful contractor for the Bunbury Regional Hospital redevelopment
• Redevelopment includes an expanded emergency department, increased operating theatre capacity, additional beds, expanded mental health facilities, and new and expanded maternity, birthing and neonatal services
• Regional WA's first teaching, training and research centre to benefit patients and staff

Multiplex Perkins Unincorporated Joint Venture has been announced as the successful contractor to undertake main works of the Bunbury Regional Hospital redevelopment.

The project marks the largest redevelopment of a regional hospital in Western Australia's history, with the 2024-25 State Budget to deliver additional funding of $173 million for the significant project.

It will deliver additional medical and intensive care beds, an expanded emergency department, increased operating theatre capacity, new and expanded maternity, birthing and neonatal services, a dedicated new mental health observation area and expanded mental health inpatient facilities, as well as new clinical equipment including sterilisation and support facilities.

The works will also include regional WA's first teaching, training and research centre.

Early critical works, including a new carpark, were completed in 2022.

Comments attributed to Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson:

"This is an exciting step forward as we move to undertake the biggest ever redevelopment of a regional hospital.

"Bunbury Regional Hospital is an important community healthcare hub for the entire region and the Cook Government's investment will ensure it meets the needs of the South West community now and into the future."

Comments attributed to Member for Bunbury Don Punch:

"I'm excited to see the redevelopment move into a new phase, including detailed design, planning and the commencement of enabling works.

"This redevelopment will include an expanded emergency department, increased theatre capacity, additional beds and expanded mental health facilities, and maternity and birthing services for the region."