Green light for the Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital Project Northeast Building

The new two-storey building is the first building to be delivered as part of the NSW, Victorian and Australian Government’s $558 million funding for the Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital Project, one of the largest regional health projects currently underway in NSW and Victoria.

The start of construction follows planning approval and an assessment of the Review of Environmental Factors, which was placed on public exhibition earlier this year. Albury-based building contractor Hansen Yuncken was appointed to deliver the early works in June.

Due to be completed in 2026, the purpose-built facility will house a range of health services currently located in, and adjacent to, the existing Allied Health Building and is an important first step to enable construction of the new seven-storey Clinical Services Building.

The new Northeast Building will include a link bridge to the existing hospital to ensure direct access to key areas, including wards, main entry and medical imaging, and is designed with opportunities for future expansion.

As part of the planning process, parking, traffic, and pedestrian safety were assessed with a new car park to be built to the northwest of the campus to offset parking spaces impacted by construction. More information about access and any parking changes will be communicated to the community over the coming weeks.

Site establishment works are now underway, including the installation of site fencing and worker sheds as well as the relocation of two demountables currently located on the Albury Campus, one being moved to the Wodonga Campus.

The next stage of the project, the verge parking proposal, is progressing with the planning application to provide more than 200 new permanent car parking spaces for staff, patients and visitors expected to be placed on public exhibition soon. The verge parking proposal will complement the broader parking strategy, which will be outlined in the planning for the multi-storey Clinical Services Building.

An agreement between Health Infrastructure and Albury City Council which grants access to the verge land adjacent to the Albury Hospital Campus on East Street and Borella Road, has enabled this parking proposal to progress.

All Albury Hospital services will continue to operate during the construction and every effort is being made to minimise impacts on patients, staff and visitors to the Hospital, while work is carried out.

Hansen Yuncken is well-known in the Albury area and has a strong commitment to engaging local trades. Local firms are encouraged to contact Hansen Yuncken.

Construction for the Northeast Building will provide a boost to the local economy, supporting jobs and creating opportunities for local trades and suppliers, who are encouraged to register their interest in being involved.

For more information about the $558 million Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital project including the Review of Environmental Factors Response to Submissions Report for the Northeast Building visit nsw.gov.au/awrh.

Quotes attributable Health Infrastructure Executive Director, Rural and Regional Amanda Bock:

“It’s terrific to see the Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital project moving ahead, with the Northeast Building works given the green light and construction underway.

“This new building is an important first step in delivering the best possible health care environment in modern facilities that reflect the needs of the local community and supports contemporary models of care.

“Extensive community consultation has been integral in shaping this project, including the additional parking capacity to be delivered, which we recognise is a key priority for staff, patients and the community.

“The project will also create a significant boost to the region’s economy during construction, and I encourage local trades and businesses to register their interest in being part of this significant project.”

Quotes attributable to Albury Wodonga Health Chief Executive Officer, Bill Appleby

“The green light for the Northeast Building is an important step in the transformative $558 million Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital Project, focused on delivering fit-for-purpose health infrastructure that enables us to elevate capacity and capability to deliver care closer to home.

“This first stage will allow us to relocate essential services and prepare the site for major construction commencing in mid-2026 and delivered by late 2028. Construction is being staged to minimise disruption to our staff, visitors, and the community.

“We’re pleased to see strong local involvement in this stage of the works program, reflecting a broader commitment to strengthening local capability, creating local jobs, and investing in the local economy.

“Thank you to the many staff who continue to contribute their expertise, ideas and time to this once-in-a-generation redevelopment. Your commitment to improving health care for our community is deeply appreciated.”