Construction milestone for Wentworth Health Service Redevelopment

23 August 2024

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The $30 million Wentworth Health Service Redevelopment has reached a significant milestone, with the new hospital's concrete slab now poured. 

More than 40 trucks delivered approximately 340 cubic metres of concrete for the new hospital's foundation, which once built will include a contemporary 19-bed Inpatient Unit, Urgent Care Centre and community health services.

More than 18,000 tonnes of material brought in by more than 500 truckloads has formed the footprint for the new hospital structure, surrounding landscape, and car park. 

The new hospital is being built on the existing hospital site, which is over 80 years old, and will be raised above the existing flood levee, with all inpatient rooms to have views over the Darling River at Wentworth.

The current hospital remains fully operational as the main works progress and every effort is being made to minimise disruption to staff, patients and visitors. 

The redevelopment will also include a cultural piece for the hospital entry, a display wall featuring artwork by local school children, and a historical display to reflect the heritage of the hospital.  

The hospital's artwork will celebrate local Barkandji history, Country and culture, and acknowledge the important role the hospital has played in the Wentworth community.  

Construction of the Wentworth Health Service Redevelopment is expected to be completed in 2025. For more information, visit Wentworth Health Service Redevelopment.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Health, Ryan Park:

"I'm thrilled construction of the new Wentworth Health Service is progressing so well, following extensive planning and design consultation with staff and the local community." 

"It is exciting to see the footprint of the new hospital building with the concrete slab pour complete, and I look forward to seeing the redevelopment continue to take shape as works progress." 

"The Wentworth Health Service redevelopment will provide the community and our dedicated health staff access to a modern and fit-for-purpose health facility."

"Our rural and regional communities deserve health facilities that meet their health needs now and into the future, and Wentworth is no exception." 

Quotes attributable to the Member for Murray, Helen Dalton:

"At more than 80 years old Wentworth Hospital is well and truly due for an upgrade, which will make it a great modern fit for purpose facility to receive care and work at."

"The people of Wentworth deserve a first-class facility and this redevelopment will ensure they get it."

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