- Major tender signals the start of one of the State's most progressive health projects
- The $42.2 million Byford Health Hub will provide integrated health and social care to the Serpentine-Jarrahdale region
- On-the-groundwork expected to start early 2025
Residents in the rapidly expanding Serpentine-Jarrahdale region are one step closer to having a progressive, integrated Health Hub on their doorstep with the forward works tender now open.
The $42.2 million landmark Byford Health Hub will provide healthcare close to where people live and work.
The Health Hub will provide a single-entry point for families and individuals in the Serpentine-Jarrahdale and surrounding region, with access to a range of primary care, community, social and specialist health services in one convenient location.
Services providers will be a mix of private and not for profit, in conjunction with a comprehensive range of on-site outpatient services provided by Western Australia
The Health Hub will be built in the Byford town centre and will encompass approximately 3,000 square metres of floor space.
East Metropolitan Health Service is coordinating the planning, development and commissioning of the project in conjunction with the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale and other key stakeholders.
The tender closes on 31 October 2024 and details about its requirements can be found at Tenders WA with the forward works due to start early 2025.
As stated by Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson:
"The release of the Byford Health Hub's forward works tender marks significant progress in a project that will give local people convenient access to a range of health professionals in one central location.
"There is an ever-increasing demand for this type of service and the Cook Government is committed to providing healthcare that focuses on building healthy communities and preventing serious illness and disease."
Comments attributed to Darling Range MLA Hugh Jones:
"Byford Health Hub is an important infrastructure project for the local community, allowing people to remain close to family and friends while accessing specialist care close to home.
"This project has involved extensive community feedback to ensure the Health Hub reflects the needs of local residents and their families."
