Eurobodalla Regional Hospital reaches topping out milestone
Construction of the $330 million Eurobodalla Regional Hospital has reached its highest point, marking an important step forward in delivering a new, purpose-built health facility for the region.
A topping out ceremony was held on site to celebrate the milestone, attended by local representatives, health staff and project partners.
The new hospital will bring together a wide range of enhanced services under one roof, meeting the growing health needs of the Eurobodalla Shire, from Narooma to Batemans Bay.
The Eurobodalla Regional Hospital will include:
- an Emergency Department
- an 8-bed Intensive Care Unit/Close Observation Unit
- increased access to chemotherapy treatments and renal dialysis
- surgical and operating theatres, including a day stay surgical unit
- expanded medical imaging department, including MRI
- ambulatory care for community and outpatient services
- paediatric and maternity services, and a special care nursery
- mental health beds for short-term care
- enhanced education and training, including a simulation lab.
The design has been developed in close consultation with clinicians, staff and the community to ensure the new hospital reflects local priorities.
Inpatient rooms with ensuites, palliative care spaces, family areas and landscaped gardens will provide a welcoming and supportive environment for patients, visitors and staff.
With structural works now complete, construction will progress to the hospital’s internal fit-out, services, façade installation and external works. The hospital is expected to be completed in 2027.
The project is supporting up to 250 direct full-time jobs during construction, with hundreds of indirect roles expected over the life of the project.
In addition, the NSW Government is investing $24 million in health worker housing in southern NSW as part of the $200.1 million Key Health Worker Accommodation program, helping to attract and retain health staff in the region.