Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) Government has unveiled a prototype inpatient room as part of the Cowra Hospital Redevelopment.
The prototype allows staff to engage with the planned design, equipment, and technology in a real setting.
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The A$110.2m ($70.5m) project aims to transform healthcare infrastructure in the regional area.
The redevelopment will include a mix of single and double rooms, with several single rooms having balconies.
The room features an en-suite bathroom, a proposed colour scheme, and equipment to be used post-completion.
It serves as a practical model for healthcare staff to test the layout and functionality as construction proceeds.
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By GlobalDataEach inpatient room will also have a private bathroom and a family-friendly lounge area.
These design features reflect input gathered during earlier planning phases from staff and community members.
Key upgrades include improved access, increased onsite parking, and enhanced natural lighting through larger windows. Landscaped areas are also being integrated to improve the overall patient and visitor experience.
The hospital remains operational during construction, which is scheduled to finish by late 2025.
Once complete, the hospital will house an emergency department, general inpatient wards, and surgical services. It will also feature a maternity unit with a dedicated nursery and peri-operative care services.
Drug and alcohol services, as well as the site’s first CT scanner, will also be part of the new offerings.
Construction work continues, with façade installation, interior fit-out, and landscaping currently in progress.
NSW health minister Ryan Park said: “Our rural and regional communities, including the community of Cowra, deserve purpose-built and modern facilities to meet their present and future health needs.
“The feedback from the staff tours of the prototype room has already been extremely positive.
“The hospital has been designed in close collaboration with the community to create a welcoming and supportive environment for patients, visitors, and staff.”
Earlier this month, the NSW government unveiled revised designs of Grafton Base Hospital.
