The state Government of Queensland in Australia has announced the advancement of the Ipswich Hospital expansion project, valued at around A$710m ($469m), to the second stage.
Under the Stage 2 phase, the hospital will receive a purpose-built, multi-story acute services building, equipped with 200 fresh beds and a suite of modern medical facilities.
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It also includes construction a satellite medical imaging service, a new and expanded emergency department, additional operating theatres, a central sterilisation service and some back-of-house services at Ipswich Hospital.
The hospital will also have a shell spaces to support any future development.
The latest milestone comes as the Stage 1 of the hospital expansion is on the verge of completion, with the demolition of the old mental health building finalised and detailed planning for Stage 2 in progress.
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The commencement of early works is scheduled to start in April, setting the stage for the main construction activities to begin later in the year.
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By GlobalDataThe anticipated completion of the project is by the end of 2027.
Queensland Health, Mental Health, and Ambulance Services Minister Shannon Fentiman: “The second stage of the expansion will see 200 additional beds built, delivering enhanced care for West Moreton residents across a range of health services.
“Our government is proud to be delivering the health infrastructure Queensland needs, no matter where they live.”
The expansion is a critical component of the Queensland government’s unprecedented A$14bn Health Big Build, part of Queensland’s Big Build initiative.
The initiative aims to provide advanced healthcare to the rapidly growing population by increasing the capacity of 11 existing hospitals, constructing three new ones, establishing seven satellite hospitals, and creating a dedicated cancer centre.
Queensland’s Health Big Build initiative is poised to deliver over 3,300 additional hospital beds across Queensland, with 199 set to be available in 2023 and a further 239 in 2024.
