Local residents will benefit from an $80 million investment in Temora Hospital under the NSW Government\u2019s $500 million health boost for rural and regional NSW.
\nDeputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole, Minister for Health Brad Hazzard and Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Health and Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke today announced the investment, which will greatly improve access to health services for Riverina locals.
\nMr Toole said this record spend on health infrastructure built on the enhanced health services and initiatives rolling out to help ensure regional communities like Temora have access to the quality of care they deserve.
\n\u201cThis will be one of the biggest ever infrastructure projects in the town\u2019s history \u2013 an investment that will be a game changer in the delivery of health services for locals,\u201d Mr Toole said.
\n\u201cWe will never stop looking for opportunities to invest in regional and rural healthcare, and while the existing Temora hospital has served the needs of locals for generations, it\u2019s now time for a new modern, well-equipped hospital.\u201d
\nMr Hazzard said experts from the Local Health District will work with staff to develop a Clinical Services Plan for the new hospital. Ongoing engagement with the community will ensure that the right services are provided.
\n\u201cThis $500 million boost in regional and rural health infrastructure is a huge win for local communities across NSW,\u201d Mr Hazzard said.
\n\u201cIt will\u00a0create thousands of local construction jobs, deliver modern facilities closer to home and make regional communities an appealing place to live, work and invest.\u201d
\nMs Cooke said this investment would ensure Temora has a hospital that would serve the region for years to come.
\n\u201cI want our patients and their families and friends to have a fantastic local hospital that will not only deliver the best health outcomes, but also attract clinicians to work here in what would be a big win for the whole community,\u201d Ms Cooke said.
\n\u201cThe new Temora Hospital will continue to provide Emergency Department services, as well as modern inpatient accommodation with beds available for rehabilitation, palliative care and maternity patients.
\n\u201cA state-of-the-art delivery suite and enhanced community health services, including hospital avoidance services, radiology and pathology, will make this hospital a game changer for locals.\u201d
\nHealth Infrastructure will oversee and manage the $80 million redevelopment of the new Temora Hospital following\u00a0input from the local community and hospital staff.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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