Australia's Tasmanian Government has announced the completion of the A$45m ($28.91m) redevelopment of the Mersey Community Hospital's outpatient clinics and operating theatres.

This development, which marks an advancement for health services in North West Tasmania, is part of the government's commitment to providing quality health facilities through its 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future.

Tasmania premier Jeremy Rockliff said: “The Mersey Community Hospital plays an essential role in delivering healthcare for communities in the North West and these upgrades will allow the hospital to deliver an increased range of services to meet community needs.”

The redevelopment includes a new elective day surgery centre, which will allow for an increase in surgical and endoscopy services, enabling more residents to receive timely healthcare.

It is complemented by expanded outpatient clinic capacities, featuring 13 new consulting rooms, six specialist treatment rooms, and five paediatric rooms.

It also offers a waiting area and additional services such as audiology and a physiotherapy gym.

The first of the new clinical spaces opened last year with patients visiting the new outpatient clinics as of July. The operating theatres and endoscopy procedure rooms became operational in August 2024.

Subsequent construction focused on internal refurbishment to support these areas, the creation of a new central sterilising supply department with equipment, and new offices and staff spaces.

Tasmania health minister Jacquie Petrusma said: “We’re so proud to deliver this important upgrade, ensuring Tasmanians in our state’s North West can access the right care, in the right place, at the right time.”

The state government had previously called for tenders in July 2024 to operate a new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic in Bridgewater.