Western Cancer Centre Dubbo

The Western Cancer Centre provides life-saving cancer care to thousands of people living in Dubbo and Far Western NSW including the communities of Walgett, Bourke and Cobar.

Project information

The new Western Cancer Centre provides significantly expanded chemotherapy services and provides access to radiation therapy and PET CT services in Dubbo for the first time. 

The cancer centre was built in conjunction with the Dubbo Hospital Redevelopment - Stages 3 and 4. The NSW and Australian governments are investing $35 million to develop the Western Cancer Centre Dubbo.

Benefits

The project:

• delivered a new purpose built two-storey cancer centre alongside the new main hospital building enhancing the delivery of healthcare available at the Dubbo Hospital Campus
• provided patients living in regional and remote areas of NSW with improved access to life-saving cancer diagnostic and treatment services closer to home
• helped attract and retain highly-skilled oncology nurses and specialists and provide a unique opportunity for current oncology staff to expand their skills
• provided a culturally-appropriate, safe and welcoming place for all people in the Western NSW district. 

Scope

The project included: 

• 16 chemotherapy spaces
• bunker for radiation treatment
• PET CT scanner for cancer diagnostics
• wellness space to provide support and well-being services to patients and families
• patient car park.