The Minns Labor Government has today marked the start of construction on the $200 million Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment, a major milestone in delivering enhanced health services for Bathurst and surrounding communities.
The $200 million redevelopment will provide patients, staff and carers with access to modern health facilities and expanded healthcare services to meet the future health needs of the communities in the Central West of NSW.
The redevelopment will include:
More than 70 additional car parking spaces are planned to be delivered onsite and in surrounding streets, including 46 additional parking spaces at key locations on the hospital campus providing a boost to the existing 306 car spaces for staff, patients and visitors. This will support improved access to the new hospital main entry on Mitre Street and the existing hospital entry on Howick Street.
The hospital design has been informed by extensive feedback and consultation with health professionals, staff, patients and Aboriginal community representatives.
During construction of the Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment, a strong focus will be placed on engaging local tradespeople, suppliers, and subcontractors. This will help maximise the economic benefits of the project within the region and ensure the local community has a stake in the hospital’s future.
Local trades and suppliers are being invited to attend information sessions facilitated by main works contractor, Icon SI (Aust) Pty Ltd, which will provide details on pre-qualification requirements, how to register interest in subcontracting opportunities and upcoming work packages. Supporting the local economy, Icon is partnering with Lipman, which has a local Bathurst office, to deliver the hospital redevelopment.
The information sessions will be held:
Construction is expected to be completed in 2028.
Businesses and tradespeople can also visit the project website or contact the project team to register their interest via email HI-Bathurst@health.nsw.gov.au
For the latest news and information about the project visit Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park:
“The start of construction means we are one step closer delivering a high-quality health facility that will serve the Bathurst and surrounding communities for generations to come.
“The $200 million investment will ensure the local community has better access to world class health care closer to home.”
Quotes attributable to Labor Spokesperson for Bathurst, Stephen Lawrence:
“The $200 million Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment will transform the delivery of healthcare for the community of Bathurst, improve patient outcomes, and support the valuable work of our dedicated health care staff in a state-of-the-art health facility, and I look forward to seeing this exciting project come to fruition.
“It’s fantastic to see local trades and businesses being given the chance to play a key role in the hospital’s redevelopment, which will create hundreds of jobs throughout construction and beyond, supporting the local economy and workforce.”