Early works are set to start on the Grafton Base Hospital Redevelopment project in the coming weeks to prepare the site for main works construction.
The $263.8 million project includes a new three-storey Acute Services Building which will comprise an Emergency Department, Emergency Short Stay Unit, Medical Imaging and MRI, and an inpatient unit. Day Surgery and the Operating Suite will be expanded and the building will provide space for Maternity Services in the future.
Early works will include minor refurbishments to building 25 near the existing main entry to enable the relocation of existing ambulatory care services out of the main works construction zone. This work will ensure access to health services are maintained while the redevelopment work is carried out.
When complete, the new Acute Services Building will seamlessly integrate with the existing hospital via a new hospital street at the current public main entrance. There will also be a new road off Queen Street that will provide ambulances with direct access to the Emergency Department, as well as more than 30 additional car spaces.
Construction timeframes for main works will be confirmed once planning has been finalised and a builder is engaged, according to the NSW Government. Work is also underway to transform 36 units at the former Grafton Gaol site to accommodate health workers.
Watch the fly-through of the project.
Image: Artist’s impression of Grafton Base Hospital Redevelopment. Source: NSW Government.
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