The new-look Nambour General Hospital is taking shape, with the number of beds to almost double by next year.
The historic facility is undergoing an $86 million redevelopment, including improvements to a range of services.
Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said the number of beds would increase from 137 to 255 by 2023.
“Nambour General Hospital has been part of the local community since the 1920s, and with this redevelopment it will continue to care for locals for decades to come,” she said.
“The increased bed capacity and the other improvements being delivered will help tackle the increasing demand for health services in this growing community.
“The redevelopment has already delivered a new purpose-built space for renal dialysis, more mental health beds and a new medical imaging department.
“There will also be increased capacity of emergency care, increased capacity of wards for surgical and medical patients, a new same day rehabilitation unit, refurbishment of cancer care services, including same day medical infusions and chemotherapy, a new central sterilising unit, a new courtyard and drop off zone located near the emergency department and a new kitchen.”
Member for Nicklin Rob Skelton said the hospital was “a vital part of the local community”.
“This redevelopment will ensure it can serve residents for decades to come,” he said.
“The redevelopment means additional general beds, improvements to emergency care and access to additional mental health beds.
“It will also deliver increased capacity in medical and surgical services and an increased volume of low acuity surgery.
“The hospital continues to operate throughout the redevelopment and it’s great to see patients already benefiting from the new renal and mental health units.”
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Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service Chief Executive, Dr Peter Gillies, said the hospital had an important role to play within the health service’s network of facilities.
“The redevelopment will enable the hospital to support to people recovering from strokes, orthopaedic surgery and a range of other conditions that require specialist rehabilitation services,” he said.
The Nambour General Hospital Redevelopment was scheduled for completion in 2023.
