Construction of Canowindra's HealthOne is now under way, with community members joining healthcare workers and project teams for the groundbreaking.
More than $8 million will be spent on the new HealthOne facility which will be built on the existing hospital site and include contemporary spaces to accommodate a range of multi-disciplinary providers like General Practitioners and community healthcare services.
Ryan Park, Minister for Regional Health, said it was fantastic to see construction under way.
"With a range of healthcare providers on one site, this new health facility won’t just improve access to healthcare, it will also reduce the need to travel for our local and broader communities," he said.
"I’m certain the Canowindra HealthOne will provide wonderful opportunities for healthcare professionals across a range of disciplines to establish themselves in a welcoming, friendly community.”
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Construction is expected to take approximately 12 months to complete. Zauner Constructions has been engaged as the main works contractor for the new health facility.
The first stage of construction includes upgrades to roads and infrastructure surrounding the existing hospital, which will enable the safe build of the new HealthOne without impacting on services or hospital access.
Matt McGrath, Canowindra Health Service Manager, described the milestone as exciting for our health service, staff and entire community.
“Our community has been involved in this project from the start, and I’d like to thank them again for their input during the planning and design phases," he said.
“I’m thrilled to see construction start, and while there will be some minor disruption as you’d expect with any major redevelopment, we will do everything we can to minimise that where possible.
“I’d ask our community keeps their eyes open on the campus, as there will be some changes to traffic flow as we move through construction, to ensure everyone’s safety until the new HealthOne is complete and fully operational.”
Phil Donato, Member for Orange, said the new health facility would make a significant different to patients, their families, and healthcare professionals.
“With a range of services right next door to the hospital, I’m sure our patients will experience a far more seamless transition between care providers, which will increase their comfort levels and their overall wellbeing," he said.
For more information on the Canowindra HealthOne project visit the Engage Western NSW platform.
