Construction is officially underway on the $138 million Cessnock Hospital Redevelopment, marking a significant milestone in delivering enhanced health services for Cessnock and surrounding communities.
黑料吃瓜网 Minister for Health Ryan Park joined local Aboriginal Elders, other local representatives, health staff and community members for a ceremonial sod turn event to mark the start of works on the transformative project.
The redevelopment will deliver a new, contemporary, two-storey Acute Services Building, which has been designed to enhance and modernise health services for the region.
The new health facility will house upgraded clinical services currently delivered in the existing hospital buildings, including:
Several decommissioned buildings on the hospital campus will be demolished to make way for the new development and improve access and connectivity across the site.
Construction follows the recent approval of the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) planning application and the appointment of builder, Hansen Yuncken.
Cessnock Hospital will remain fully operational throughout the construction period, with minimal disruption expected for staff, patients and visitors.
The Cessnock Hospital Redevelopment will support an estimated 250 direct jobs, with the potential to support hundreds of indirect jobs over the life of the project.
The new hospital building is expected to be completed in 2027.
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Quotes attributable to Minister for Health, Ryan Park:
鈥淭his is an exciting day for Cessnock and the wider community. Turning the first sod marks a major step forward in delivering a modern hospital for Cessnock.
鈥淭he $138 million investment will significantly improve the experience of patients, families and health workers, and ensure the community can continue to access high-quality care close to home.鈥�
Quotes attributable to Member for Cessnock, Clayton Barr:
鈥淭he Cessnock community has long advocated for improved health services, and today鈥檚 milestone is a proud moment for all of us.
鈥淭his redevelopment will not only deliver better care for patients but also support jobs and economic activity in our region throughout construction.鈥�
Quotes attributable to Acting Executive Director, Health Infrastructure, Nicholas Rayner:
鈥淭he start of construction is a significant step in delivering a high-quality health facility that will serve the Cessnock community now and into the future.
鈥淗ealth Infrastructure is proud to work alongside Hunter New England Health Local Health District and local stakeholders to deliver a purpose-built health facility that supports and enables excellence in regional healthcare.鈥�
Quotes attributable to Acting Chief Executive, Hunter New England Local Health District, Susan Heyman:
鈥淭his redevelopment will deliver a modern fit for purpose hospital for patients and staff.
鈥淥ur staff are excited to see this vision becoming a reality, and we鈥檙e committed to continuing our work with the community to ensure the new health facility meets local needs.鈥�