Nationals' Member for Myall Lakes, Tanya Thompson, is pleased to announce that the detailed design for Stage 2 of the Manning Base Hospital Redevelopment has been completed.
The Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for the initial demolition works is now on public exhibition until midnight on Monday, February 17.
Mrs Thompson said the enabling works, which involve the demolition of the administration building, facility management unit, mortuary, and old fever ward, along with the relocation of two bulk oxygen tanks, are an exciting first step towards the construction of a new and improved hospital for the community.
"These essential works will prepare for improved inpatient accommodation and better connectivity across the hospital campus, ensuring that the Manning Base Hospital meets the growing needs of the Myall Lakes Electorate," Mrs Thompson said.
"The community has been eagerly anticipating this redevelopment, as have I. This step provides further certainty that the project is moving forward."
The redevelopment project, part of the $180 million Lower Mid North Coast Health Service project, is designed to enhance health services across the region, including the Forster-Tuncurry health facility.
Mrs Thompson has requested a meeting with Minister Park in early February to discuss updates on the Forster site.
"The planning and design stages, though time-consuming, are critical in ensuring the redevelopment is tailored to our community's unique needs," Mrs Thompson said.
"As the works are being conducted on the existing hospital site, it is important to stage them in a way that does not compromise the daily operations of our hard working staff and clinicians."
Community engagement is a crucial part of the process. Feedback received during the public exhibition period will be instrumental in finalising the design details before demolition works commence later this year.
"I encourage all residents to review the Review of Environmental Factors and share their feedback. This is an opportunity for the community to have their voices heard and contribute to the shaping of our future health services," said Mrs Thompson.
