The Queensland Government is powering ahead with the first stage of the new Bundaberg Hospital, awarding the contract for the works to CPB Contractors.
It’s one of the state’s largest health infrastructure projects and the announcement signals a key milestone under the Hospital Rescue Plan.
The initial part of the project will deliver more than 200 beds and treatment areas by 2031 and 410 beds by the time the facility is complete, including 139 additional overnight beds.
The new hospital will feature a larger emergency department, expanded outpatient, diagnostic and surgical services, more operating rooms and a rooftop helipad.
Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Tim Nicholls said the Government was getting on with the job of addressing the previous Government’s so-called health crisis through the Hospital Rescue Plan.
“The new Bundaberg Hospital is the largest health infrastructure investment ever delivered in the Wide Bay and will make it easier for people across the region to access world-class health services closer to home”, Minister Nicholls said.
“After a decade of decline under Labor, we’re replacing an ageing, flood-prone hospital with a modern, purpose-built facility that will deliver more than 410 beds and treatment spaces, expanded clinical services and the capacity to care for this growing region for generations to come.”
The new agreement is touted to deliver greater value for taxpayers through improved risk sharing, clearer scope, greater price certainty and more opportunities for local subcontractors to contribute to the project.
Main construction works will begin later this year with lift cores and the first ground slab set to be poured by the end of the year.
