Gunnedah Hospital redevelopment new acute services building now operational

15 January 2026

The $53 million Gunnedah Hospital redevelopment has reached a significant milestone, with the new acute services building welcoming patients, visitors and staff from Wednesday, 14 January 2026. 

The new acute services building will provide enhanced health facilities, including an expanded emergency department, birthing, maternity and inpatient unit, a dedicated ambulance entry and bays, landscaped gardens and courtyards, and new artworks.

Following the completion of construction in late 2025, final preparations have included training and orientation to ensure the new acute services building and staff are ready to continue to deliver high-quality care at the redeveloped hospital. 

To assist with the transition, a video has been released to help the community familiarise themselves and navigate their way around. It follows a successful community open day held late last year, where around 200 people toured the new building. 

The new building is linked to the existing hospital building, and access will remain the same. 

Visitors and patients should use: 
  • Marquis Street for access to the hospital main entry, inpatient unit, maternity (during business hours), day surgery, physiotherapy, dental and pathology;  
  • Anzac Parade for access to the emergency department, maternity (after-hours) and medical imaging; 
Ambulances will access the new hospital building from Reservoir Street. 

A comprehensive relocation plan has been developed in preparation for the coordinated move.

Key information 
  • Visitation to inpatients is limited on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, as staff move equipment and patients into the new building. Patients and families will be kept informed, and the existing emergency department will remain open during the move to ensure a smooth transition. 
  • From 8.00am on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, patients are to present to the new emergency department.
  • The emergency department car park off Anzac Parade includes a new drop-off/pick-up zone and accessible parking options to enhance access to the new acute services building. 
  • In addition to the Marquis Street and Anzac Parade carparks, there is off-street parking available on Reservoir Street and Anzac Parade. 

The project has been delivered by Health Infrastructure in partnership with Hunter New England Local Health District, with construction works by Richard Crookes Constructions.  

For more information about the Gunnedah Hospital redevelopment, please visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/gunnedah-hospital-redevelopment

Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park:

“After visiting the Gunnedah Hospital redevelopment project site in October, I’m excited that staff and the local community now have access to this incredible health facility.

“This first-class health facility will support Gunnedah and surrounding communities now and into the future. 

“The new acute services building provides new and enhanced healthcare services, ensuring staff are equipped to continue delivering safe, high-quality care for all patients.”  

Quotes attributable to Labor spokesperson for Tamworth Anthony D’Adam:

“Well done to the staff and project team for their work in ensuring a smooth process leading into the opening of the new hospital building.

“I also thank everyone who participated in the consultation process. Your contributions ensured the new health facility is reflective of the needs and culture of the Gunnedah community.”