Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) Government has announced the completion of the A$110.2m ($71.9m) Cowra Hospital Redevelopment, marking a key step forward in enhancing healthcare services for Cowra and its neighbouring areas.
The new purpose-built facility is designed to meet current and future demand, with opening planned for late 2025 following operational commissioning to ensure the staff and building are prepared to receive patients.
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This project includes a perioperative service, an emergency department, a maternity unit with a dedicated nursery, oncology, a general medical and surgery inpatient ward.
It also has ambulatory care, a dental clinic, community health and mental health services, renal dialysis, the hospital’s first CT scanner, and drug and alcohol services.
Health Infrastructure and the Western NSW Local Health District are delivering the redevelopment in collaboration with Richard Crookes Constructions.
Throughout the construction phase, the project supported regional employment and generated opportunities for local suppliers and trades.
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By GlobalDataPrior to its opening, residents are welcome to explore the new hospital during a community open day, which provides an initial glimpse of the facilities and services available.
Team members involved in the project will be present to address any inquiries regarding the redevelopment.
NSW health minister Ryan Park said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to see the completion of this modern and purpose-built health facility that will be a game-changer for residents of Cowra and surrounding communities.
“These upgrades will make a massive difference to the experiences of staff, patients and their families while better meeting the health needs of the region now and into the future.”
In September, the NSW government allocated A$1.6m ($1.05m) for infrastructure projects at Maclean District Hospital to improve staff safety and patient care.
