Construction is under way for the next stage of the Muswellbrook Hospital Redevelopment.
The NSW Government is investing $45 million in the Stage 3 Redevelopment to deliver enhanced health facilities for the community.
To mark the milestone, three Old Man Saltbush trees will be planted outside the future Community Health Space to be delivered as part of the project.
The project team consulted local Aboriginal horticulture specialists in the planting of the trees, which are hardy and local to the area, and were traditionally used by local Aboriginal people as bush tucker.
Stage 3 will create a more integrated health facility for patients, staff, and visitors.
This Stage of the redevelopment will include:
- A new Operating Theatre suite (1 Operating Room, 1 Procedure Room)
- A new Sterilising Department
- Relocation of Community Health clinical spaces into the existing hospital
Construction will commence on the Operating Theatre followed by the Community Health area. Works on the Sterilising Department will take place when the new Operating Theatre is complete.
Construction is expected to be completed in 2027.
The project is being delivered by Hunter New England Local Health District and Health Infrastructure with Richard Crookes Constructions as principal contractor.
To learn more about the project visit the Muswellbrook Redevelopment webpage.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Health, Ryan Park:
"The Muswellbrook Hospital redevelopment means the community of Muswellbrook and the Upper Hunter will have modern fit for purpose hospital and healthcare facilities.
"We're ensuring the Redeveloped facility meets the needs of the community now and well into the future.
"The start of works is an exciting milestone for hospital staff and the local community."
Quotes attributable Minister for the Hunter, Yasmin Catley:
"Today's announcement marks an important next step in delivering improved healthcare facilities for Muswellbrook and the surrounding areas. While there is always more to do, this progress ensures the community is closer to having the modern, accessible care it deserves.
"This milestone gives locals the confidence and reassurance that healthcare services are strengthening, with better facilities and support within reach when they need it most."
Quotes attributable to Labor Spokesperson for the Upper Hunter, Emily Suvaal MLC:
"The project will provide a boost to the local economy, with the project expected to support around 80 direct jobs during construction, and the potential to support many hundreds of indirect jobs over the life of the project."
Quotes attributable to Acting Executive Director of Infrastructure, Planning and Sustainability, Hunter New England Local Health District, Anna Styles-Tape:
"The project will deliver improved and contemporary spaces for patients and a health service.
"This is an important milestone in the $45 million redevelopment and means we are one step closer to delivering contemporary health services for the Muswellbrook community."
