Broken Hill and surrounding communities are set to benefit from upgraded health facilities, following nearly $2 million funding boost from the Minns Labor Government to deliver minor capital works projects.

This funding for Far West Local Health District is part of the Minns Government’s $12 million Regional Health Minor Works Program.

Delivered over two years, the program will support essential infrastructure upgrades and enhance health facilities across regional, rural and remote NSW, ensuring they continue to meet the needs of local communities and deliver high-quality care.

This investment will support the delivery of two projects:

• Broken Hill Health Service upgrades: to expand and upgrade two birthing suites at the hospital to enhance patient experiences and support the continuity of maternity services. Works will include suite extensions, modern clinical fit out and holistic, home like design.
• Expansion of the Broken Hill Community Health Centre: to deliver additional clinical offices, therapeutic group rooms and a dedicated Mum and Bub space.

This funding builds on the Minns Labor Government’s $11.9 billion investment to deliver 32 new or upgraded hospitals as part of the 2026-27 Budget. This includes nearly $3 billion over four years for hospitals across regional NSW.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park:

"We are investing in the essential health infrastructure communities across the Far West need and deserve.

"The Regional Health Minor Works Program will provide essential upgrades to infrastructure, improve staff and patient amenities, and help deliver better health services for communities across NSW.

"This is just one of the ways the Minns Labor Government is rebuilding health care in rural and regional NSW, ensuring people continue to have access to the best possible care close to home."

Quotes attributable to Member for Barwon Roy Butler:

"I’m pleased to see this funding supporting practical upgrades to essential health infrastructure in Broken Hill reflecting the priorities of our community.

"These upgrades will help ensure our health facilities remain fit for purpose and continue providing high-quality care for Broken Hill and surrounding communities now and into the future."

Quotes attributable to Labor Spokesperson for Barwon Stephen Lawrence:

"The far west is crying out for better health facilities, and we're delivering them.

"More birthing suites, and modern facilities will ease the pressure on mums during some of the most exciting but challenging days of new parents' lives."