Southsiders are set to benefit from expanded services closer to home as construction kicks off for the South Tuggeranong Health Centre in Conder.
Today Minister for Health Rachel Stephen-Smith and Head Contractor, Shape, will break ground on the new facility, which will enhance healthcare options for residents in Canberra's south. This is part of the ACT government's largest ever investment into ACT health care.
"This milestone means we are a step closer to improving access for people on Canberra's southside. The new health centre will enable Tuggeranong residents to access to care closer to home, including supported telehealth appointments that will reduce the need to go into our busy hospitals or travel to other community sites," Minister Stephen-Smith said.
"The design of the centre has been shaped by extensive engagement with clinicians and the local community to ensure it meets their needs. With 11 consultation rooms and a flexible layout, the centre will support a range of healthcare services delivered by Canberra Health Services and our non-government partners.
"The new facility is the first of the four new health centres for the ACT, with another three coming to the Inner South, North Gungahlin and West Belconnen. They will all provide localised, multidisciplinary care with a focus on preventive care and advice, early intervention and the management of chronic illnesses."
The services for the new South Tuggeranong Health Centre include paediatrics, pathology collection, dementia care, diabetes clinics, falls and falls injury prevention, chronic disease programs and a virtual care room.
Construction is expected to be completed in August 2026, with the centre planned to open for operation in September 2026.
Site planning and preliminary design work are underway for the new health centres in North Gungahlin and the Inner South.
You can find out more about the government's health projects at builtforcbr.act.gov.au/projects/health.
Quotes attributable to Tom Sparkes, General Manager at Shape:
"We are honoured to be part of this important project that will bring essential healthcare services closer to the South Tuggeranong community. Our team is committed to delivering a facility that meets the highest standards of quality and functionality."
