Further consultation to shape schematic design of Gunnedah Hospital
Schematic design for the Gunnedah Hospital redevelopment has been unveiled, providing the community with the detailed layout for the new healthcare facility.
The schematic design confirms the layout of the new healthcare facility, which will provide modernised health services and facilities for patients, staff and the community.
The design includes a new hospital building on the existing site, and refurbishment of parts of the current inpatient building. All existing services and departments are included in the redevelopment, including:
- emergency
- medical imaging
- inpatient unit
- maternity and birthing
- day surgery and theatres
- back of house operations
- community health
- administration areas for staff.
The design includes:
- six new infusion chairs
- an expanded emergency department and a new operating theatre
- improved public access and drop-off-zones
- landscaped areas for patients, visitors and staff
- multiple courtyards, including a small family friendly children's play area off the maternity lounge.
Feedback from staff and the community has already shaped the redevelopment through the early planning and design phases with an improved main entry, waiting areas and design of the inpatient unit.
Further feedback from the community is being sought on the schematic design, collaborating with staff, stakeholders and the local community.
Main construction works for the redevelopment are expected to start in 2023, once the design process is completed. The project team is also investigating an early works package to prepare the site for construction, which would start in early 2023.
The redevelopment is part of the NSW Government's record $11.9 billion investment in health infrastructure over four years to 2025-26, with nearly a third of the capital allocation in this financial year going towards regional and rural health facilities.
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