The designs of the new $260 million state-of-the-art Eurobodalla Regional Hospital have been unveiled, showcasing an overall increase in bed capacity and significantly expanded health service.
The Minister for Health said the new hospital will provide more services than are currently available at the Moruya and Batemans Bay hospitals combined.
“We’re at an exciting stage with plans for the $260 million Eurobodalla Regional Hospital revealing a sustainable, contemporary facility that will support the needs of the entire Eurobodalla Shire, from Narooma to Batemans Bay, as well as the many holidaymakers who visit each year,” the Minister said.
“The local community has been instrumental in the design of the hospital and I urge everyone to come along to the upcoming consultation sessions and be involved in this game-changing project.”
Minister for Regional Health said the NSW Government is delivering a modern, purpose-built health facility designed to grow with the community.
“The community has been involved every step of the way, with health professionals, staff, and locals, including Aboriginal community representatives, influencing key elements of the hospital from the master plan through to the concept design.”
“Excitingly, for the first time, the Eurobodalla community will have its own Intensive Care Unit with an eight-bed unit being built as part of the new hospital. I know that this is something that has been advocated strongly for by the community and I thank them for their efforts.
“Not only will this new hospital improve health outcomes, experiences and services for communities from Narooma to Batemans Bay, it will also drive employment and skills development across the region throughout construction,” the Minister for Regional Health said.
The Eurobodalla Regional Hospital will be built to accommodate a Level 4 health facility and includes:
Emergency Department
Eight-bed Intensive Care Unit
Increased capacity for chemotherapy and increased access to renal dialysis
Surgical and operating theatres and a day stay surgical unit
Expanded medical imaging department, including MRI service
Ambulatory care for community and outpatient services
Dedicated inpatient paediatric beds, paediatric short stay unit and special care nursery
·Dedicated inpatient palliative care beds
Mental health beds for short term admission
Dedicated education and training precinct including a simulation lab As yet there is no mention of the $8 million radio-therapy facility that has been funded by the Federal Government. NSW Health still appear to be in denial of this facility to the extent that it cause embarrassment when raised and presents as a clear failure in communication between bureaucrats and politicians. There is little doubt the question of the radio therapy facility will be foremost in the minds of the 3000 plus who have already signed a petition seeking a commitment from NSW Health to action the facility given the money has been provided. This will also become an election issue that might just prove to be a further irritant to what appears to be a disinterested, ill informed political response driven by bureaucratic pig headiness.
Early works on the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital are expected to commence in late 2022 with main works construction scheduled to commence in 2023. The hospital is expected to open to patients in 2025.
Join the project team at one of the upcoming community drop-in sessions to find out more and have your say about the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital Development.
Wednesday 10 August 2022, 9.30am – 3pm, Narooma Plaza, 185 Princes Highway, Narooma;
Thursday 11 August 2022, 9.30am – 3pm, Village Centre Batemans Bay, 1 Perry Street, Batemans Bay
Saturday 13 August 2022, 8am – 12pm, Moruya Country Markets, 37 Ford Street, Moruya;
The hospital’s design is being guided by local Aboriginal knowledge to build connections with Country, including the use of Dhurga language to support wayfinding around the hospital campus and the inclusion of a Meeting Place.
Bookings are not required.
For more information on the sessions and concept design visit www.eurobodallahs.health.nsw.gov.au
or contact the project team at: HI-EurobodallaHospital@health.nsw.gov.au
