First concrete pour complete for Temora Hospital Redevelopment
The $95 million redevelopment of Temora Hospital has reached a major milestone, with the first concrete slab poured for the new health facility.
It marks the first of eight concrete pours that will take place over the coming months, to form the footprint of the eastern wing of the new hospital building.
The redevelopment will bring new and expanded services under one roof, enhancing access to high quality healthcare for Temora and surrounding communities. This includes a purpose-built operating theatre and procedure room in the new perioperative suite, along with an expanded medical imaging unit.
For the first time, the hospital will offer a CT and ultrasound service, significantly improving local access to diagnostic imaging.
The facility will also include:
- A new Emergency Department
- A flexible Inpatient Unit supporting medical, surgical, rehabilitation, maternity and palliative care
- Allied health and ambulatory clinics, including a gymnasium
- Community health and mental health, drug and alcohol services
- Pathology collection service
- Improved car parking for patients, staff and visitors
- Separate emergency and service vehicle entry.
The existing staff dining room rotunda at the rear of the current hospital will also be incorporated and repurposed as a new courtyard space for staff.
With the concrete slabs pouring now underway, the building will begin to take shape, with several structural elements to be installed in the coming weeks.
The new hospital is being delivered in stages on the existing site, with services continuing to operate and every effort being made to minimise impacts to patients.
The redevelopment is expected to be completed in 2028.