The 'topping out' of the new hospital is the latest construction milestone for the redevelopment, which will significantly enhance access to healthcare for the Cowra community.
When complete, the new hospital building will provide a modern and purpose-built health facility for the region and will include:
- An emergency department
- A general medical and surgery inpatient ward
- A peri-operative service
- A maternity unit with a dedicated nursery
- Ambulatory care
- A dental clinic
- Renal dialysis
- Oncology
- Community Health and Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol services
- The hospital’s first CT Scanner
The latest milestone coincides with the release of a new artist’s impression showcasing the façade of the new hospital building, which has been designed to reflect the Cowra landscape.
Feedback from staff and the community has informed the new hospital’s two-level design, which will provide enhanced views of the district, as well as improved access and onsite parking and new landscaped areas.
Construction of the new hospital is providing a boost to the local economy with the engagement of 25 local businesses and well as the direct employment of a number of local contractors.
With structural works now complete, work will progress on the internal fit-out, services installation and exterior works.
Health services are continuing to operate during construction, with the new hospital on track for completion in 2025.
The project is being delivered by Health Infrastructure and Western NSW Local Health District in partnership with Richard Crookes Constructions.
For more information on the project, visit Cowra Hospital redevelopment.
Quotes attributed to Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park:
“The topping out of the new hospital building is a major milestone in the delivery of a new health facility, which will enhance healthcare services for Cowra and the surrounding regions and increase capacity to better meet the current and future health needs of the local community.
“Our rural and regional communities, including the community of Cowra, deserve high quality contemporary and accessible health care, closer to home and this new hospital, due for completion next year will support staff, patients and the community now and into the future.”
Quotes attributed to Labor Spokesperson for Cootamundra, Stephen Lawrence MLC:
“The new hospital has been designed in close collaboration with staff and clinicians to create a welcoming and supportive environment for patients, visitors and staff.
“Construction of the new hospital building is also providing a welcome boost to the Cowra economy, supporting many local businesses and the direct employment of contractors.”
