Early site works begin at Palmerston Regional Hospital

Robyn Lambley
Minister for Health

Early site works have started on one of the Northern Territory Government’s biggest infrastructure projects – the Palmerston Regional Hospital.

“It is great to see early ground works begin on the Palmerston Regional Hospital site, which is one of the most important projects in improving the health outcomes of Territorians,” Minister for Health Robyn Lambley said.

“The project is on track to begin construction in 2016 and I’m pleased the Country Liberals Government is delivering on its promise to build a new public hospital.

“Contractors today started clearing a one kilometre section of land to enable construction access to the site.

“A site office has been installed to support the construction works, which are part the $5 million in program funding from the 2014 Budget for the preliminary planning and construction of the Palmerston Regional Hospital.

“Next on the program of works is the construction of the major upgrade of the Temple Terrace and Stuart Highway intersection, to accommodate the increased traffic demand to the area.

“Designs for the new intersection are being finalised, with preparations underway for commencing construction of the intersection shortly.

“A topographical survey of the site has been completed and the geotechnical study is due to be completed next month. 

“We are continuing to develop the Master Plan for the Palmerston Regional Hospital and for a health precinct across the 45 hectare area.

“This will guide the development of Stage One of the hospital and outline the future expansion of a health precinct. Some of the early ideas for the health precinct include opportunities for a new ambulance facility, child care, retail space, and low care accommodation for remote patients.

“Once finalised, the Master Plan will be released to the public.

“The development of the hospital will go through several stages of public comment and review.

“We are releasing another round of public information as we did in June to keep everyone in the Palmerston and rural area informed of the exciting developments around the hospital project.

“In July, the Expression of Market Interest was advertised nationally and has resulted in responses from several companies interested in the development of the Palmerston Regional Hospital, including a number of major healthcare consortiums.

“We are making arrangements to meet the interested parties as part of the market sounding process.

“This is real progress in the development of the bigger and better Palmerston Regional Hospital when compared with the 11 year delay of the former Labor Government.

“The Palmerston Regional Hospital will relieve the pressure placed on Royal Darwin Hospital, and respond to the growing health care needs of residents in Darwin, Palmerston and the rural areas.

“The Palmerston Regional Hospital will provide medical and surgical services including cardiology, renal services, cancer services, maternal and child health including antenatal and postnatal care, with birthing services to be delivered as part of Stage Two.”

Source: ProjectLink.com.au

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