The Blayney Multipurpose Service (MPS) has reached a significant milestone, with the concrete poured for the first phase of the project.
The Blayney MPS Redevelopment project is the final site to be delivered under the NSW Government's $297 million Multipurpose Service Program Stage 5 to improve and enhance health facilities across smaller rural and remote communities.
It will deliver a new purpose-built and modern health facility to improve health and aged care services for the community of Blayney. The new facility will include a new residential aged care wing with single rooms and bathrooms, more inpatient unit beds, increased chair-based services, more HealthOne rooms, and room for future expansion.
The new MPS is being built on the existing Osman Street site in stages to ensure all clinical services continue to operate during construction. The project's first phase, which includes construction of a new Residential Aged Care wing and Inpatient Unit, is progressing well with the final concrete pour now complete.
The next steps will include construction of the Residential Aged Care wing and Inpatient Unit, followed by the internal fit-out, services installation and other exterior works. The aged care residents will relocate into the new Residential Aged Care wing once this phase of redevelopment is completed.
The second phase of works will then start, including demolition of the existing buildings and construction of the new HealthOne, entry, reception, waiting room, staff area and ambulatory care.
The current MPS remains fully operational as construction progresses and every effort is being made to minimise disruption to residents, staff, patients and visitors.
The community will continue to be updated about the redevelopment's progress with information available on the project website.
For more information, visit Mulitpurpose Service Program
Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Health, Ryan Park:
"I'm thrilled the new Blayney MPS is another step closer with the concrete pours for the first phase complete, and I look forward to seeing the redevelopment continue to take shape.
"The Blayney MPS Redevelopment is the final project to be redeveloped under the NSW Government's $297 million Multipurpose Program Stage 5, with another 17 sites in NSW either upgraded or redeveloped, which is an outstanding achievement."
Quotes attributable to Government Spokesperson for Bathurst, Stephen Lawrence, MLC:
"Blayney MPS isn't just a health facility - it's also a home to those living in the residential aged care wing. The new Blayney MPS will ensure the residents have a modern and comfortable home with the high-quality care they deserve.
"The professional and caring staff at Blayney are also looking forward to having the latest fit-for-purpose facilities, lots of light, and dedicated staff areas so they can provide the best possible care to our community in an improved working environment."
