- Ground breaks on main works for the $166.1 million Geraldton Health Campus redevelopment
- Upgraded facility will deliver an expanded emergency department, new intensive care unit and integrated mental health service
- Project brings together technology, infrastructure, and patient-centred design
Works are underway for the main works of the Geraldton Health Campus redevelopment, with ground officially breaking on the $166.1 million project, the biggest redevelopment of the hospital since the early 2000s.
The redevelopment will deliver an expanded emergency department, a new intensive care unit co-located with an improved high dependency unit, and an integrated mental health service, including an adult mental health inpatient unit and a mental health short stay unit.
It will bring together the latest in healthcare technology, infrastructure, and patient-centred design to enhance patients' healthcare experience.
Construction is being undertaken by managing contractor Multiplex and is estimated to employ more than 800 workers across the life of the project.
The project aims to create opportunities for Aboriginal businesses through a range of subcontracts.
Forward works to prepare the site for redevelopment have been completed including an additional 400 car bays, reconfiguration of the main entrance and a new ambulance entry.
As stated by Premier Roger Cook:
"My Government will always do what's right by Mid West residents, and I'm proud to be delivering on what will be the biggest redevelopment of Geraldton Health Campus since the early 2000s.
"Today is a significant day for Geraldton, with ground officially broken on the main works of this $166.1 million upgrade.
"Everyone deserves high quality healthcare, regardless of where they live, and this project will benefit locals for decades to come."
As stated by Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson:
"This major investment will improve access to important health services - including an expanded emergency department, new intensive care unit and mental health service.
"It's an investment in our future to ensure Mid West patients have access to the highest quality healthcare for years to come."
As stated by Geraldton MLA Lara Dalton:
"I live in Geraldton and use this hospital and I'm so pleased to see the start of construction.
"This redevelopment will deliver high quality facilities for the local community and complement the outstanding care received at the hospital."
