The expansion of Bombala Multipurpose Service (MPS) is progressing, with the project's design team appointed to commence the planning and design phase.
The Albanese Government and NSW Government have committed $40 million to deliver improved access to residential aged care services to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the local community.
The expansion will increase the number of residential aged care beds, providing a significant boost to existing aged care accommodation.
It will also enhance support areas and deliver staff accommodation, to help attract and retain more health workers to the Monaro region.
Nordon Jago Architects, project managers from the APP Group, and cost managers from Wilde and Woollard, have been engaged following a competitive tender process to plan and design the health facility.
Health Infrastructure, Southern NSW Local Health District and the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care will engage with staff, residents, patients, carers and the broader community as the project progresses.
The project scope and construction timeframes will be determined as part of the planning and design phase.
Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain:
"Today's announcement is an exciting step forward for health and aged care services for the people of Bombala and the Snowy Monaro region.
"The $25 million investment under the Aged Care Capital Assistance Program, together with the $15 million by the NSW Government, ensures these services will be delivered sooner.
"The Australian Government is proud to be collaborating with the NSW Government to deliver a long-term, sustainable solution for aged care services in the region.
"The Bombala Multipurpose Service expansion will significantly boost access to high-quality aged care services in the community, supporting the health care needs of residents and patients, their families and carers."
Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Aged Care, Anika Wells:
"Older people should be able to get care wherever they live, including in regional Australia.
"The design team's appointment represents a crucial step in ensuring the people of the Snowy Monaro Region have better care.
"The Albanese Government has made record investments in aged care and will continue to help regional areas deliver quality care for older Australians and their loved ones."
Quotes attributable to NSW Minister for Regional Health, Ryan Park:
"The NSW Government is committed to enhancing the accessibility and delivery of healthcare for residents across the state, no matter where they live.
"The expanded Bombala MPS will deliver a flexible model of care in a patient-focused facility, which will centralise access to health and aged care services for the local community.
Quotes attributable to NSW Member for Monaro, Steve Whan:
"The appointment of the project manager, architect and cost manager is an important milestone in the delivery of these upgrades allowing planning to progress.
"Communities play an important role in shaping our health facilities and the expansion of the Bombala MPS will be informed by consultation with staff, residents, stakeholders and the broad community, which will commence this year and continue throughout 2025."
