The funding is part of the NSW Government's $12 million investment in 61 projects under the Regional Health Minor Works Program.
The planned works at Manning Hospital include $105,000 to transform a non-clinical area into a new clinically supported three bed inpatient accommodation unit.
A further $250,000 has been committed to relocate the Chronic Care Service from the Manning Hospital campus and to refurbish the existing Nita Reed building which will deliver high-quality rehabilitation services for the community.
The upgrade works at Manning Hospital are in addition to the $180 million Lower Mid North Coast Health Service Project which merges the Manning Hospital Redevelopment Stage 2 along with the planned investment towards public health services in Forster-Tuncurry.
Enabling works to prepare the site for construction of the Stage 2 Redevelopment have begun which will involve the demolition of the administration building and a number of surrounding buildings.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park:
"The NSW Government is committed to investing in health infrastructure to support better health outcomes for rural and regional communities.
"The Regional Health Minor Works Program allows local health districts to upgrade equipment and health facilities to enhance the working environment for health staff and improve patient experiences.
"The Program is one of a number of investments the NSW Government is making to strengthen rural and regional health services, so people have access to the best possible care close to home."
Quotes attributable to Government Spokesperson for Myall Lakes Emily Suvaal:
"This investment by the NSW Government will benefit the local community with new beds and a refreshed space to enable relocation of a community-based service from the Hospital campus.
"The community will also see work commencing as part of the $180 million Lower Mid North Coast Health Service project, that includes the Manning Hospital Redevelopment Stage 2 and Forster-Tuncurry health facility projects."
