The Blue Mountains ANZAC Memorial District Hospital upgrades are a step closer, with construction to commence in the coming weeks following the appointment of the contractor.
The NSW Government has invested $25 million to deliver essential upgrades to the existing Blue Mountains Hospital and commence planning for a future redevelopment.
The appointment of Taylor Construction marks another step forward in delivering enhanced facilities to support contemporary models of care and improve the healthcare experience for patients, staff, and visitors.
Upgrade works will include enhancements to:
- the Emergency Department
- Ambulatory Care services
- Inpatient areas; and
- Critical building infrastructure including roof repair, lift replacement and air conditioning systems.
All works will be carefully staged to minimise the impact on hospital operations, ensuring services continue with minimal disruption to patients, visitors and staff.
As part of the upgrades, the Central Sterilising Service was completed earlier this year.
Works to upgrade the existing Blue Mountains Hospital is expected to be completed in 2026.
Planning for the future of Blue Mountains Hospital is continuing to progress.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Health, Ryan Park:
"The appointment of the contractor for the Blue Mountains Hospital upgrade is an exciting milestone, bringing us a step closer to delivering improved local health infrastructure and services.
"These essential upgrades will ensure Blue Mountains Hospital continues to provide safe, high-quality care and remain fit for purpose, while we progress planning for a major hospital redevelopment that will meet the needs of the community well into the future."
Quotes attributable to Member for Blue Mountains, Trish Doyle:
"The upgrades to the existing hospital, are about investing in health care now to support our dedicated hospital staff and provide the best healthcare for our growing community.
"Locals rely on this hospital every day, and I'm pleased to see improvements moving ahead while we work towards a broader vision for its future."
