- Tender released to appoint lead architect and specialist subconsultants for the new Bentley Surgicentre
- $167 million project jointly funded by State and Commonwealth Governments is set to expand elective surgery capacity within the East Metropolitan Health Service catchment area
- New facility to feature six operating theatres, two procedure rooms, a 24-bed ward and consulting rooms
Plans to transform surgical care at Bentley Health Service are moving ahead, with a tender released to appoint a lead architectural consultant for the new Bentley Surgicentre.
The tender also seeks a team of specialist subconsultants to work alongside the lead architect on the project's full design and documentation in specialist areas of civil and structural engineering, mechanical, hydraulics and electrical systems, security and landscape architecture.
The new $167 million Bentley Surgicentre will separate elective surgery from emergency care and will help to reduce demand on hospitals.
Once complete, the Surgicentre will include six operating theatres, two procedure rooms, a 24-bed surgical ward and additional medical consulting rooms.
The project is jointly funded by the State and Commonwealth Governments and is part of the Cook Government's major investment in health infrastructure across Western Australia.
The tender is available on Tenders WA and closes on 21 October 2025.
As stated by Health Infrastructure Minister John Carey:
"This milestone brings us a step closer to expanding elective surgery services and reducing wait times for patients.
"The new Bentley Surgicentre will separate elective and emergency surgery, making it easier for more people to get the treatment they need sooner, while easing the pressure on our hospitals.
"This project is a key part of the Cook Government's $3.7 billion investment in health infrastructure, and will help ensure Western Australians can access the healthcare they need, where and when they need it."
As stated by Health Minister Meredith Hammat:
"AsWestern Australia'spopulation grows our health system is continuing to evolve to meet that increased demand.
"We know that some elective surgeries require alongerinpatient recovery time, by providing a new purpose-built centre for these patients we're freeing up capacity in hospitals like Royal Perth and Armadale, while also driving down elective surgery wait times.
"This is about improving access to healthcare to ensure Western Australians get the care they need when they need it."
As stated by Federal Member for Swan Zaneta Mascarenhas:
"I'm proud to be part of a Federal Labor Government working with the Cook Labor Government, to deliver less delays ontheelectivesurgerylocals need."
"As someone who cares for kids and elderly parents, I know how important it is to have good health infrastructure in our community."
As stated by Victoria Park MLA Hannah Beazley:
"I am very pleased to see the progress our Cook Labor Government is making in improving access to healthcare in my local area.
"Once its built, this new facility will help to transform surgical care at Bentley Health Service and provide the quality healthcare our community needs."
