Project overview
5 Elgin St, Forbes NSW 2871
The NSW Government is investing $20.2 million in a new operating theatre and supporting clinical spaces at Forbes Hospital, delivering modern surgical facilities and enhanced virtual care services for one of the fastest growing communities in the Western NSW Local Health District.
Project Information
The project will replace the existing operating theatre at Forbes Hospital with a new contemporary theatre and upgraded clinical support spaces. The enhanced facilities will expand the range of surgical treatments able to be provided locally and increase access to virtual care services.
The upgraded theatre will complement the hospital’s broad range of existing services, including a 24hour Emergency Department, acute and subacute care, birthing, renal dialysis, medical imaging, and community and primary health services.
The project will include:
- A new operating theatre
- Supporting clinical and treatment spaces
- Enhanced virtual care technology
- Improved surgical workflows and contemporary care models
- Upgraded facilities that increase flexibility for staff and support future service needs.
News and Updates
Design team appointed for $20.2 million Forbes Hospital operating theatre upgrade
Work to deliver a new contemporary operating theatre and enhanced virtual care technology at Forbes Hospital has taken a key step forward with the project’s lead design team appointed to progress planning.
$20.2 million Budget commitment for new contemporary operating theatre in Forbes
The funding will deliver a new contemporary operating theatre and supporting clinical spaces, which will include enhanced virtual care technology, to better support one of the fastest growing populations in Western NSW Local Health District.
Contact Health Infrastructure
- Address: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards, NSW 2065
- Post: Locked Mail Bag 2030, St Leonards, NSW 1590