Local contractors encouraged to take up key roles in Bunbury Regional Hospital redevelopment

• Cook Government calls on local contractors and suppliers to apply for Bunbury Regional Hospital redevelopment tenders including structural works, fit out and finishes, external works and electrical, mechanical and hydraulic services
• $451 million project is largest regional hospital redevelopment in Western Australia's history
• Transformation includes expanded emergency department, increased operating theatre capacity, additional beds, expanded mental health facilities and expanded maternity, birthing and neonatal services
• Reaffirms Cook Government's commitment to job creation

The Cook Government is calling on local contractors and suppliers to register an Expression of Interest (EOI) for opportunities to work on the $451 million Bunbury Regional Hospital redevelopment.

A range of key roles will be available for tender including structural works, fit out and finishes, external works, and electrical, mechanical and hydraulic services.

The redevelopment will deliver an expanded emergency department, increased operating theatre capacity, new emergency access mental health facilities as well as new clinical equipment, including sterilisation and support facilities, and a boost to digital capability.

Importantly, the new hospital will also boast WA's first regional training, education and research centre as well as expanded maternity, birthing, and neonatal services to support South West families now and into the future.

Once complete, Bunbury Regional Hospital will be the biggest in regional WA, reflecting its role as an important community healthcare hub for the entire region.

Local contractors and suppliers are encouraged to attend an industry information session on Wednesday 9 October to hear an overview of the project and the packages of works to be tendered.

Businesses can register for the information session through the Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Comments attributed to Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson:

"We're undertaking the biggest ever redevelopment of a country hospital in WA which will see us deliver one of the most modern healthcare facilities in regional Australia.

"The $451 million 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.

Comments attributed to Bunbury MLA Don Punch:

"We're encouraging local contractors and suppliers to apply to deliver key services including structural works, fit out and finishes, external works and electrical, mechanical and hydraulic services as part of this important redevelopment.

"Our commitment to engaging local contractors - and creating local jobs - is integral for the South West community to be part of the project every step of the way."