The redevelopment of Finley Hospital will begin in earnest in coming weeks.
The construction fences have gone up and preparation work for the Finley Hospital redevelopment have begun.
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The Health Infrastructure department said full-scale construction should start soon.
“Work to deliver the $25 million Finley Hospital Redevelopment is progressing, with main works construction expected to start in the coming weeks,” a spokesperson said.
“Site establishment works, including the setup of site sheds and fencing, is currently under way.
“Works will be carefully staged to ensure clinical services remain operational during construction, and the community will continue to be updated as the project progress.”
Construction is expected to take more than 12 months, with a 2027 completion date expected.
“Once complete, the redevelopment will deliver enhanced health services for Finley and surrounding communities, including new inpatient rooms, a relocated medical imaging unit and a new ultrasound service, as well as improvements to the emergency department,” the department spokesperson said.
Construction firm Barpa was appointed in May as the project contractor, following a competitive tender process.
The project will include new and refurbished clinical spaces to support the health needs of local communities in Finley, Berrigan, Barooga, Tocumwal and Jerilderie.
The hospital design has been informed by extensive feedback and consultation with health professionals, staff, patients, Aboriginal community representatives and the Local Health Advisory Committee.
The design for the project is being finalised and will include:
• New inpatient rooms
• Upgraded medical imaging unit including a new ultrasound service
• Upgrades to the Emergency Department
• Expanded reception area
• Essential service upgrades including IT to provide a better-connected health service; and
• Improved staff facilities.
NSW Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park said the expanded and upgraded range of health services will give residents access to enhanced healthcare facilities closer to home.
“This builds on the recent delivery of new key worker accommodation in Finley which is providing healthcare professionals with a modern, safe and comfortable place to live which is close to work,” he said.
Six new key worker accommodation units have also been provided in Finley, delivered under the NSW Government’s $45.3 million Key Worker Accommodation (KWA) Program.
The Minns Labor Government also committed an additional $200.1 million in this year’s budget to increase key health worker accommodation across rural and regional areas of the state as part of the 2024-25 NSW Budget.
As part of this, Murrumbidgee Local Health District will be allocated $23 million to deliver similar housing for healthcare workers in Griffith, Deniliquin and Lake Cargelligo.
For further information, visit the project website - https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/mlhd/about-us/building-projects/finley-hospital-redevelopment.
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