The Temora Hospital Redevelopment is a step closer, with the main works contractor appointed and work set to begin in the coming months.
The $95 million redevelopment will deliver new health facilities and upgraded health services for Temora and the surrounding communities, ensuring residents can access high-quality care closer to home, now and into the future.
Richard Crookes Construction has been awarded the contract following a competitive tender process.
The redevelopment will include:
- An Emergency Department
- Inpatient Unit for flexible use for medical, surgical, rehabilitation, maternity, and palliative care patients
- Birthing and nursery
- Operating theatre and procedure room
- Allied health and ambulatory clinics with gymnasium
- Community health and mental health, drug and alcohol services
- Medical Imaging
New services to be delivered include an additional procedure room in the perioperative suite and expansion of the medical imaging unit to include a new ultrasound and CT service.
Improved car parking for patients, staff and visitors, as well as separate emergency and service vehicle entry are included as part of the design.
The redevelopment is expected to be completed in 2028. For more information, visit the Temora Hospital Redevelopment's website: https://www.nsw.gov.au/health-and-wellbeing/health-infrastructure-projects/temora-health-service-redevelopment
Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Health, Ryan Park:
"This is an exciting day for Temora and the wider community. The appointment of the builder marks a major step forward in delivering the modern hospital facilities this region deserves.
"The $95 million investment will significantly improve the experience of patients, families and healthcare workers, and ensure the community can continue to access high-quality health care closer to home."
Quotes attributable to Labor spokesperson for Cootamundra, Stephen Lawrence MLC:
"The Temora community has long advocated for improved health services, and this milestone is a proud moment for all of us.
"This redevelopment will deliver improved health outcomes for patients and better working conditions for health staff, while also supporting jobs and economic activity in our region throughout construction of the redeveloped Temora Hospital."
