The Grafton community is being invited to learn more about the $263.8 million Grafton Base Hospital redevelopment at a series of information sessions next month, as concept designs are released for the project.
The NSW Government is investing in the redevelopment to improve health outcomes and meet the growing needs of Grafton and surrounding communities.
The redevelopment will deliver a new three-storey building, including a new Emergency Department, Emergency Short Stay, Medical Imaging and MRI, and inpatient unit, enhancing health services for the region.
The Day Surgery and Operating Suite will be expanded, to provide two extra operating theatres, increasing overall capacity. A refurbishment of a range of back of house and support service areas is also planned.
The new building will also provide a space for maternity services to be relocated in the future.
The redevelopment also identifies future development zones to enable further works to be completed in the future.
Valuable feedback and input from staff, stakeholders, and the community will continue to help shape the redevelopment.
The local community is invited to learn more about the redevelopment and ask the project team questions at pop-up sessions at Grafton Shoppingworld on:
- Wednesday, 11 September, 3.00pm-5.00pm
- Thursday, 12 September, 11.00am-1.00pm
Construction timeframes will be confirmed once planning has been finalised and a builder is engaged.
For more information, visit the project website.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park:
"We are excited to share more about this important project with the Grafton community, at the upcoming information sessions."
"The Grafton Base Hospital Redevelopment will deliver modern treatment spaces to support contemporary models of care and improve capacity."
"Planning for the redevelopment has been carried out in close consultation with clinical staff, ensuring a strong focus on delivering on identified clinical priorities."
Quotes attributable to Labor Spokesperson for Clarence, Emily Suvaal MLC:
"I'm really proud to be part of a Government which is investing in regional healthcare."
"The redevelopment project at Grafton will ensure the facility remains fit for purpose to treat patients for many years to come, and it also ensures it will be a welcome place for our hardworking staff to come to work."
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