Construction of the new Batemans Bay Community Health project has reached a significant milestone with the major concrete pour completed, setting the foundations for the new health facility.
The Minns Labor Government is investing $20 million to deliver a modern and purpose-built community health service to support communities across the Batemans Bay area.
The new health facility will be located on the existing Batemans Bay Hospital site next to the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic, providing the community with convenient access to both health services.
Approximately 30 concrete trucks were used to deliver 200 cubic metres of concrete to the site to complete the pour, which paves the way for construction of the building’s framework.
Batemans Bay Community Health Service will provide improved access to a range of health services in one location, including:
- Allied health services
- Child, youth and family services
- Women’s health and sexual health services
- Community nursing, wound management
- Palliative care
- Aboriginal health services
- Alcohol and other drugs services
- Specialist outpatient clinics
- Pathology
Construction for the new health facility is expected to be completed in late 2026.
Batemans Bay Hospital will continue to provide healthcare services for the community while the Batemans Bay Community Health and the new $330 million Eurobodalla Regional Hospital are being built. Every effort is being made to minimise disruption to residents, staff, patients and visitors.
The Minns Labor Government is also investing $24 million to attract and retain healthcare workers in Southern NSW by delivering more key health worker housing.
This investment is part of a broader $200.1 million Key Health Worker Accommodation program that is delivering housing for staff across NSW.
The community will continue to be updated about the redevelopment’s progress with information available on the project website.
To find out more visit www.hinfra.health.nsw.gov.au/projects/project-search/batemans-bay-healthcare-facility or contact the project team on 1300 391 949 or at HI-BatemansBayhealth@health.nsw.gov.au
Regional Health, Ryan Park:
“This is a significant step forward in delivering world-class health facilities and services for communities across the south coast.
“The new Batemans Bay Community Health service will use the latest technology and models of care to deliver a range of out of hospital community health services in one convenient location.
“We are investing in the health services this growing region needs. Once complete, the Batemans Bay Community Health facility and the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital will provide care for south coast communities for generations to come.
Member for Bega Dr Michael Holland:
“Batemans Bay Community Health is being planned and designed to work together with the new $330 million Eurobodalla Regional Hospital, as part of the networked Eurobodalla Health Service, to provide the community with greater access to healthcare, closer to home.
“The professional and caring staff at Batemans Bay Community Health are looking forward to having the latest fit-for-purpose facilities with dedicated staff areas so they can provide the best possible care to our community in an improved working environment. This is a great outcome for our patients, our staff and our community”