The $53 million Gunnedah Hospital Redevelopment has reached a significant construction milestone with the first major concrete pour for the new acute services building.
The Gunnedah Hospital Redevelopment will deliver a new acute services building, housing an expanded emergency department and a modern birthing, maternity, and inpatient unit, that will enhance healthcare and support contemporary models of care.
Construction is progressing on site, including the demolition of the former maternity wing, and early childhood education centre earthworks and piling, setting the foundation for the concrete base.
The foundation for the new acute services building will total nearly 500 cubic metres delivered in multiple concrete pours across the site.
In the coming weeks, a mobile tower crane will be delivered to the site to support construction activities.
The design for the redevelopment reflects the Gunnedah landscape and includes contemporary, calming, and welcoming spaces that have been designed in consultation with staff and the local community.
Construction is expected to be completed in late 2025.
The redevelopment is being delivered by Health Infrastructure in partnership with Hunter New England Local Health District and supported by builder Richard Crookes Constructions.
For more information about the Gunnedah Hospital Redevelopment, please visit: https://hneinfra.health.nsw.gov.au/projects/gunnedah
Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park:
"This is an exciting construction milestone for the project, as it signals that the groundworks are nearing completion.
"This redevelopment will provide contemporary facilities for patients and staff to meet the healthcare needs of the community now and into the future.
"Importantly hospital services will continue to be maintained during the construction period, and I thank staff, patients and visitors for their patience while the construction is occurring."
Quotes attributable to Labor Spokesperson for Tamworth, Anthony D'Adam:
"It's exciting to see major progress is underway, with more activity in the coming months as the structure starts to go up.
"It's fantastic the local Arts Working Group are ensuring the local community's long held connection with the site will be maintained in the new hospital through arts and culture initiatives."
