- Tender awarded to Crothers Construction Pty Ltd to increase renal service capacity at Geraldton Health Campus
- Major redevelopment of Geraldton Health Campus underway
- Part of Cook Labor Government's commitment to ensure Western Australians in regional WA can access care close to home
Renal services at Geraldton Health Campus will soon be expanding with the tender for refurbishment works awarded to Crothers Construction Pty Ltd.
The Cook Labor Government has allocated $2 million to the project, which will increase the hospital's renal dialysis treatment spaces from nine to 14, allowing up to 20 additional renal dialysis patients to receive treatments locally.
Additionally, the works will include medication and technician rooms, bulk store space, and enhanced clinical workspaces including the relocation of the staff station.
The tender award comes as the $192 million redevelopment of Geraldton Health Campus nears practical completion with the construction of a new radiation oncology service also underway.
The renal dialysis refurbishment works are expected to commence soon.
The Cook Labor Government is investing a record $5.5 billion in health infrastructure, upgrading and building new hospitals and health facilities across the State.
As stated by Health Infrastructure Minister John Carey:
"Our government continues to make substantial investments to improve access to care in Geraldton and the Mid West.
"The tender award for the refurbishment of renal dialysis services to Crothers Construction marks an important milestone in delivering this project.
"We're increasing the number of treatment spaces from nine to 14, and delivering the program of works in such a way as to minimise disruption to dialysis patients currently receiving their treatments."
As stated by Health Minister Meredith Hammat:
"The expansion of renal dialysis treatment spaces at Geraldton Health Campus will provide a major uplift to the delivery of services for Mid West patients with advanced stage kidney disease.
"This is a significant boost to service delivery in the region, allowing up to 20 additional renal dialysis patients to receive life-saving treatments on Country and close to home.
"We know a crucial part of delivering treatment locally is that patients are able to receive specialist care close to their families, carers, and support networks."
