The new Eurobodalla hospital is a step closer. Image: NSW Government/Screenshot.
Eurobodalla Shire has been given a sneak peek into what its new hospital will look like as opening day draws closer.
The facade of the new $330 million Eurobodalla Regional Hospital development has been unveiled, while construction progresses for the project.
It features a light-filled glass-fronted foyer that will welcome patients, visitors and staff, along with silver and bronze-toned cladding to reflect the surrounding landscape.
Member for Bega Dr Michael Holland said the hospital, when opened, would fulfil a long community campaign.
“Today’s milestone brings us another step closer to delivering the high-quality, accessible care that the people of Eurobodalla have long advocated for.
“With work now progressing on the interior of the new hospital, we’re beginning to see the first of the new maternity and recovery spaces emerge, each designed to provide dignified, patient-centred care for our growing community.
“This hospital will be transformative for our region, and I’m proud to see it edging closer to completion.”
With the facade complete, construction will continue on the internal fit‑out, services installation, and external landscaping works.
The multi-million dollar hospital will deliver a modern, purpose‑built facility with a range of high-quality health care services, significantly improving access to essential health services.
It is set to open with Level 4 capacity and there will be a maternity unit, maternity staff station, and a recovery‑based space, which will support patient‑centred care and contemporary work environments for clinicians and health staff.
It’s also set to feature expanded chemotherapy and renal dialysis services and a simulation laboratory.
There will be an eight-bed intensive care unit, surgical and operating theatres (with a day surgery unit), medical imaging facilities, mental health beds for short-term stays and paediatric and maternity services.
The hospital has been shaped in consultation with clinicians, staff, community members and guided by local Aboriginal knowledge.
Staff accommodation is also being built on the hospital site.
Minister for Health Ryan Park welcomed the progression of the project works.
“Once complete, the new hospital will be larger than the existing Moruya and Batemans Bay hospitals combined and equipped with capacity to deliver essential health care now and into the future.
“The Coalition failed to deliver the hospitals and health staff that NSW needed, devastating our health system. The Minns Government is correcting this, making record investments to deliver more hospitals and more beds to meet the health needs of growing communities.”
In May 2023, global construction company Multiplex was chosen to build the hospital.
The project is expected to be completed in 2027.
