Works to deliver the $105 million Moree Hospital Redevelopment have reached a significant milestone with the first major concrete pour completed, setting the foundations for the new acute services building.
The Minns Labor Government is investing $105 million for the Moree Hospital Redevelopment which will deliver modern and contemporary health facilities to meet the health needs of the community.
It includes construction of the new acute services building, an emergency department, ambulance bay, operating theatre, medical imaging, birthing and inpatient unit, pathology and a new main entry to the hospital.
Almost 1,700 cubic metres of concrete will be used to create the structure for the new building - nearly enough to fill an Olympic swimming pool.
Construction for the redevelopment is estimated to support about 150 direct jobs, with the potential to support hundreds of indirect jobs over the life of the project.
Construction on the redevelopment is expected to be completed in 2027, with staff and the community continuing to be updated as work progresses. All hospital services will remain operational during construction.
The redevelopment is being delivered by Health Infrastructure, in partnership with Hunter New England Local Health District and builder, Hutchinson Builders.
For more information about the Moree Hospital Redevelopment, please visit: Moree Hospital Redevelopment
Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park:
"This redevelopment will help ensure patients in Moree have access to world-class care, closer to home.
"This is an important milestone that lays the foundation for the expanded health services the community needs now and into the future."
Quotes attributable to Labor Spokesperson for Northern Tablelands, Peter Primrose
"I'm delighted to see the progress of the hospital redevelopment. Not only is this important project delivering a new health facility for the region, but it's also generating jobs during construction.
"Importantly hospital services will continue during the construction period, and I thank staff, patients and visitors for their patience while the work is underway."
