- Work has started on the new Moranbah Hospital
- Hutchinson Builders expect to complete the hospital in the last quarter of 2024
- Hospital will feature increased emergency department spaces and improved medical imaging
The new Moranbah Hospital is being fast-tracked with construction now underway.
The new hospital, which is funded by the Palaszczuk Government's progressive coal royalty tiers, was originally meant to be completed by early 2025 but will now be finished in the last quarter of 2024.
The state-of-the-art facility will replace the existing hospital and provide the Isaac community with increased emergency department spaces, a CT scanner in an expanded imaging department, and a helipad.
Allied health, child health, antenatal and postnatal care services, as well as mental health support, will all be available under the one roof.
Additional features will include an ambulatory care area, a rehabilitation gym for patients recovering from injury and illness, and an enhanced outpatient department.
Two deeply valued elements of the existing hospital will be retained.
The prize-winning rose garden will be relocated and a new family room will continue providing a comforting space for patients and their loved ones.
The project will support more than 100 construction jobs.
Quotes attributable to the Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment Cameron Dick:
"The new Moranbah Hospital is another demonstration of the investments we can make into Queensland's resources communities because of our progressive coal royalty tiers.
"The Palaszczuk Government's progressive coal royalty tiers ensures coal mining communities, like Moranbah, benefit from the coal that they extract.
"Coal is Queensland's largest export, worth $66 billion a year, and it is only fair regional Queensland communities get their fair share of this resource.
"The new facility in Moranbah will provide access to a truly modern hospital that includes an increased emergency department, a CT scanner in an expanded imaging department, a simulation room for more clinical training, a new helipad and improved ambulance access."
Quotes attributable to Minister for Health Shannon Fentiman:
"We know how vital health services are for regional and rural communities and this brand-new hospital will support growing demand for care in the region.
"When I met staff at Moranbah Hospital, during my first weeks as Health Minister, it was clear just how much they love caring for their community and I am pleased they will be able to continue their amazing day-to-day work with new state-of-the-art facilities and technology.
"This project will increase the emergency department's capacity, expand imaging services, with the addition of a CT scanner and improve ambulance access.
"Technology upgrades will also allow our health care workers to liaise with other hospitals and health services across the state to help deliver the best care possible."
Quotes attributable to Minister for Resources Scott Stewart:
"Moranbah is a great mining town with a long history and we're proud to be delivering this new hospital for the community.
"It's our progressive coal royalties that are helping fund this project, along with supporting our regional mining towns throughout Queensland."
Quotes attributable to Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert:
"The new Moranbah Hospital is another example of our progress coal royalty tiers benefiting hard working regional Queenslanders.
"The new hospital will not only benefit those living in Moranbah, but everyone who works in the Isaac region."
Quotes attributable Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker:
"It is wonderful to see work is underway on the new Moranbah Hospital after the council and community advocated for better health services in the region.
"The Moranbah Hospital upgrade will enable the facility to cater for the region well into the future and acting as a regional hub for neighbouring towns.
"The redevelopment will support residents, workers and the heavy industries that operate across the Isaac region with a fit for purpose facility.
"This is going to mean a significant improvement to the emergency department, dedicated mental health care and more specialist services available.
"I'm delighted to hear the hospital is being fast-tracked."
