The Minns Labor Government is investing a total of almost $12 million in 61 projects as part of the Regional Health Minor Works Program.
Projects in Far West Local Health District include:
• $500,000 to upgrade Broken Hill Hospital’s Central Sterilising Service Department’s Electronic Tracking System and Instrument Management System, with the work to be completed in three phases.
• $250,000 to Wilcannia Multi-Purpose Service to support essential safety measures for health staff who travel in and around the facility during all hours. This will include installation of security lighting, cameras, wet-weather ground coating, installation of duress alarms to outside areas with increased range and durability, a fire panel upgrade, and installation of perimeter fencing.
• $250,000 to purchase a Transperineal Biopsy of the Prostate ultrasound machine and biopsy probe at Broken Hill Hospital which will assist the urology service with diagnosis.
• $220,000 to support the repurposing of a medical records room and an unused bathroom to toilet and shower facilities for emergency department and palliative care patients at Wilcannia MPS.
• $190,000 to upgrade waste sanitisers across the District.
• $170,000 for three projects at White Cliffs Health Service to improve patient experiences and support staff safety. This includes the installation of an accessible patient toilet, upgrading CCTV cameras, and soundproofing the waiting room.
• $160,000 for key clinical equipment for a new Renal Dialysis Unit currently being developed at Wilcannia MPS. These include an ECG machine, a dedicated virtual care unit for clinical support, and a pan sanitiser to meet infection prevention and control guidelines.
• $90,000 to create a community walking track and memorial garden at Menindee Health Service for Aboriginal communities to place a plant of their choice in remembrance. The project will also enable patients to exercise to improve their mental and physical health, as well as reflect in a culturally safe and appropriate environment.
• $75,000 to upgrade the front entry at Tibooburra Health Service to improve safety for staff and patients. Works will also be undertaken to improve comfort and liveability of staff accommodation.
The Far West LHD is planning to complete these projects over the current financial year and the next.
