Bathurst and surrounding communities are invited to attend community information sessions to view and provide feedback on the Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment planning documentation, with the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) on public exhibition from 9.00am, on Friday 21 February 2025.
The NSW Government is investing $200 million in the Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment to provide patients, staff and, carers with access to modern health facilities and expanded healthcare services to meet the healthcare needs of the Central West region now and into the future. The redevelopment will also deliver additional parking in and around the hospital campus.
The REF hospital designs have been shaped by extensive community and stakeholder consultation and feedback received throughout planning for the redevelopment.
The redevelopment will include an expanded emergency department and maternity services alongside a new modern non-acute mental health inpatient unit (Panorama Clinic). It is also expected to include improvements to inpatient, outpatient and community health services, operating theatres, cardiology services and a new paediatrics zone.
More than 70 additional car parking spaces are planned to be delivered onsite and in the surrounding streets to support the redevelopment. This includes 46 additional parking spaces at key locations on the campus providing a significant boost to the existing 306 car spaces for staff, patients and visitors. This will support improved access to the new hospital main entry on Mitre Street and the existing hospital entry on Howick Street.
The hospital's design has a strong connection to Country, reflecting the local Wiradjuri Country including the river, land, woodlands and sky. Light-filled spaces and improved connectivity to Victoria Park will create a welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff.
The Bathurst community is encouraged to attend one of the following community information sessions and provide feedback via the website:
- Wednesday 12 March 2025, 12.00pm-2.00pm at the Bathurst Hospital main foyer
- Thursday 13 March 2025, 4.00pm-6.00pm at Bathurst Armada Shopping Centre
- Friday 14 March 2025, 8.30am-10.30am at The Church Cafe, Eglington
The planning documentation and supporting technical documents will be available on Health Infrastructure's website from 9.00am, Friday 21 February 2025 : www.hinfra.health.nsw.gov.au/projects/on-exhibition and feedback can be provided via the website until 11:59pm, Friday 21 March 2025.
Further information on the redevelopment is available by visiting the project website: https://www.bathurstredevelopment.health.nsw.gov.au/
Construction of the new health facility is set to start following planning approval and the appointment of a contractor.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Health Ryan Park:
"The Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment has reached a significant milestone, and these community information sessions will provide an opportunity for the residents and community representatives to speak with the project team, review the planning, and have their say on proposed hospital plans.
"This redevelopment will be transformative for health services in the region, providing contemporary facilities and improving access to care closer to home.
"I appreciate the importance of car parking for patients, staff and visitors and I'm really pleased that the project proposes to deliver a significant increase in parking capacity, in and around the hospital campus."
Quotes attributable to Labor Spokesperson for Bathurst, Stephen Lawrence MLC:
"It's fantastic to see this major health upgrade project moving forward, which will deliver a mix of new and refurbished areas and contemporary health facilities to support the wellbeing of Bathurst Base Hospital's patients, carers and staff into the future.
"Extensive consultation with health professionals, staff, patients, Aboriginal community representatives, the Community Reference Group and the broader community has provided valuable local input to inform the project and ensure this expanded and upgraded health facility continues to meet the healthcare needs of the local Bathurst community."
