The Canowindra community is one step closer to integrated, easily accessible healthcare services, with construction of the Canowindra HealthOne facility now underway.
The local community joined healthcare workers and the project teams on site today for a groundbreaking event to mark the milestone.
More than $8 million will be spent on the new HealthOne facility which will be built on the existing hospital site and include contemporary spaces to accommodate a range of multi-disciplinary providers like General Practitioners (GPs) and community healthcare services.
The first stage of construction includes upgrades to roads and infrastructure surrounding the existing hospital, which will enable the safe build of the new HealthOne without impacting on services or hospital access.
Construction is expected to take approximately 12 months to complete. Zauner Constructions has been engaged as the main works contractor for the new health facility.
For more information on the Canowindra HealthOne project visit the Engage Western NSW platform.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Health, Ryan Park:
"It's fantastic to see construction underway on the new Canowindra HealthOne. With a range of healthcare providers on one site, this new health facility won't just improve access to healthcare, it will also reduce the need to travel for our local and broader communities.
"I'm certain the Canowindra HealthOne will provide wonderful opportunities for healthcare professionals across a range of disciplines to establish themselves in a welcoming, friendly community."
Quotes attributable to the Member for Orange, Phil Donato:
"This new health facility will make a significant difference to patients, their families and our healthcare professionals, not just in Canowindra but for the surrounding communities as well.
"With a range of services right next door to the hospital, I'm sure our patients will experience a far more seamless transition between care providers, which will increase their comfort levels and their overall wellbeing."
Quotes attributable to Matt McGrath, Canowindra Health Service Manager:
"This is an exciting milestone for this project, our health service and our staff, but also for our entire community here in Canowindra.
"Our community has been involved in this project from the start, and I'd like to thank them again for their input during the planning and design phases.
"I'm thrilled to see construction start, and while there will be some minor disruption as you'd expect with any major redevelopment, we will do everything we can to minimise that where possible.
"I'd ask our community keeps their eyes open on the campus, as there will be some changes to traffic flow as we move through construction, to ensure everyone's safety until the new HealthOne is complete and fully operational."
