The $95 million redevelopment of Temora Hospital has reached a major milestone, with the first concrete slab poured for the modern health facility that will bring all services under the one roof.
It marks the first of eight concrete pours that will take place over the coming months, which will form the footprint of the eastern wing of the new hospital building.
Once complete, the redevelopment will deliver modern health facilities and upgraded services for Temora and surrounding communities, enhancing access to high quality healthcare closer to home, now and into the future.
The community will benefit from new and expanded services, including a purpose-built operating theatre and procedure room in the new perioperative suite, along with an expanded medical imaging unit.
For the first time, the hospital will offer a CT service, as well as a new ultrasound service, significantly improving local access to diagnostic imaging.
The redevelopment will also include:
- A new Emergency Department
- A flexible Inpatient Unit supporting medical, surgical, rehabilitation, maternity and palliative care
- Allied health and ambulatory clinics, including a gymnasium
- Community health and mental health, drug and alcohol services
- Pathology collection service
- Improved car parking for patients, staff and visitors
- Separate emergency and service vehicle entry
The existing staff dining room rotunda at the rear of the current hospital will also be incorporated and repurposed as a new courtyard space for staff.
With the concrete slabs pours now underway, the building will soon begin to take shape, with several structural elements to be installed in the coming weeks.
The new hospital is being delivered in stages at the existing hospital site with hospital services continuing to operate, and every effort being made to minimise impacts to patients.
The redevelopment is expected to be completed in 2028.
For more information, visit nsw.gov.au/temora-hospital-redevelopment
Minister for Regional Health, Ryan Park:
“The Minns Government is delivering more beds, building more hospitals, and recruiting more staff to deliver better health services for communities right across NSW.
“I’m thrilled to see construction of the new Temora Hospital progressing, bringing these expanded health services for the community one step closer.
“The Temora Hospital Redevelopment will ensure the community and our dedicated health staff have access to a modern, fit-for-purpose health facility closer to home.”
Labor Spokesperson for Cootamundra Stephen Lawrence MLC:
“The Temora Hospital Redevelopment will deliver an upgraded health facility for both patients and staff, which will better meet the growing health needs of the local community.
“I’m also delighted the existing rotunda at the back of the current hospital will be retained and transformed into a welcoming courtyard space.”