A new multi-storey inpatient unit will be the centrepiece of the Port Macquarie Base Hospital upgrade project, with site plans released today for the community to get their first look at their local hospital redevelopment upgrade.
The Minns Labor Government is investing $265 million in the Port Macquarie Hospital upgrade, which will deliver enhanced health services and contemporary health facilities for communities across the Mid North Coast.
Today, the master plan and concept design were released outlining the proposed layout for the hospital's expanded and upgraded health facilities, which will deliver new and upgraded patient accommodation to support high quality health care and future growth.
Key features include a new four-storey inpatient unit building, an expansion of the Emergency Department, and fit out of new Maternity and Neonatal Units. Essential upgrades to the mechanical systems across existing hospital buildings will also be delivered.
Extensive consultation with clinicians has been carried out to inform the master plan and concept design and ensure the upgraded health facilities reflects future clinical needs.
Staff, the local community and health partners are being encouraged to have their say and provide feedback on the proposed designs to help shape and inform planning for the hospital upgrade. A series of public information sessions will be held in March where members of the local community can meet the project team, ask questions and provide feedback:
Bookings are not required for the sessions and feedback can also be shared by emailing HI-PortMacquarieInfraUpgrade@health.nsw.gov.au
Survey works have been completed inside the hospital and around the hospital grounds, which is guiding planning for the hospital upgrade.
The survey work used state-of-the-art body-worn scanning camera technology, which provides precise and instant measurements of hospital buildings both inside and out.
The new technology enables a room to be measured in a few seconds, and because it does not capture images of people, both occupied and vacant rooms were quickly and easily scanned, minimising impact to staff, visitors and patients. Over 20 spaces and the majority of rooms in Port Macquarie Base Hospital were measured as part of the scanning, along with scans of the hospital exterior which were captured by a drone.
Construction timeframes for the redevelopment will be confirmed once a builder has been appointed.
For more information about the project visit: Port Macquarie Base Hospital Mechanical and Clinical Infrastructure Upgrade
Quotes attributed to Minister for Health Ryan Park:
“This investment in Port Macquarie Base Hospital will deliver world-class health facilities and enhance patient care for communities in the Mid North Coast now and into the future.
“The unveiling of this master plan means we are one step closer to delivering the largest upgrade since Port Macquarie Base Hospital was built.
“More hospitals, more beds, lower wait times, and better patient outcomes. It's as simple as that."
Quotes attributed to Chief Executive Mid North Coast Local Health District, Jill Wong
“The expansion of the Emergency Department and delivery of modern birthing services is great news for our community and will have an impact for generations to come.
“It's exciting to see what's planned for our hospital and I am looking forward to watching this project progress.
“I welcome the community to be involved in one of the consultation sessions to learn more about the upgrade and have their say on the future of Port Macquarie Base Hospital."