The Minns Labor Government has today marked the start of construction on the $200 million Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment, a major milestone in delivering enhanced health services for Bathurst and surrounding communities.
The $200 million redevelopment will provide patients, staff and carers with access to modern health facilities and expanded healthcare services to meet the future health needs of the communities in the Central West of NSW.
The redevelopment will include:
- An expanded Emergency Department
- Expanded Maternity services, including Special Care Nursery
- A new modern non-acute mental health inpatient unit (Panorama Clinic)
- Improved inpatient, outpatient and community health services
- Operating theatres
- Expanded cardiology services
- A new paediatrics zone
- New main entry and cafe.
More than 70 additional car parking spaces are planned to be delivered onsite and in surrounding streets, including 46 additional parking spaces at key locations on the hospital campus providing a boost to the existing 306 car spaces for staff, patients and visitors. This will support improved access to the new hospital main entry on Mitre Street and the existing hospital entry on Howick Street.
The hospital design has been informed by extensive feedback and consultation with health professionals, staff, patients and Aboriginal community representatives.
During construction of the Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment, a strong focus will be placed on engaging local tradespeople, suppliers, and subcontractors. This will help maximise the economic benefits of the project within the region and ensure the local community has a stake in the hospital's future.
Local trades and suppliers are being invited to attend information sessions facilitated by main works contractor, Icon SI (Aust) Pty Ltd, which will provide details on pre-qualification requirements, how to register interest in subcontracting opportunities and upcoming work packages. Supporting the local economy, Icon is partnering with Lipman, which has a local Bathurst office, to deliver the hospital redevelopment.
The information sessions will be held:
- Wednesday 19 November 2025, 3.30pm-5.30pm, Lipman office, 4 Lombard Drive, Robin Hill
- Thursday 20 November 2025, 3.00pm-5.00pm, Redevelopment Project Office, Bathurst Hospital campus, corner of Mitre and Durham Streets
Construction is expected to be completed in 2028.
