Eurobodalla Hospital Honors Women In Construction
Women from the NSW far south coast have taken part in a behind-the-scenes tour of the $330 million Eurobodalla Regional Hospital, as part of a drive to attract more women to roles in the construction industry.
Funded by the NSW Government’s Women in Construction Industry Innovation Program, the tour is part of the It’s Possible campaign from the Australian Constructors Association.
The Industry Innovation Program is one of four priority actions for the $20.2 million Women in Construction Program.
The grants program was established to fund innovative ideas in industry to support the creation of inclusive workplace cultures, attract and retain women to the construction sector, support female employees and women in leadership roles.
Among those sharing their experiences during the tour was Meggan Pritchard, who began her career in construction as a labourer on the Batemans Bay bridge project in 2018.
Meggan now works as the Eurobodalla Regional Hospital’s Heath, Safety and Environment Coordinator, her experience showing multiple career pathways are available for women in construction.
The new $330 million Eurobodalla Regional Hospital is being delivered by Health Infrastructure in partnership with the building contractor Multiplex.
Once complete, it will feature a new Emergency Department, an intensive care unit, surgical and operating theatres, and a day-stay surgical unit spread across three clinical levels.
Other services will include the region’s first paediatric department and a maternity unit, supporting high-quality, patient-centred care.
More information on the Eurobodalla Regional Hospital development is available online.
Quote attributable to the Minister for Regional Health, Ryan Park:
“The NSW Government is proud to support women to build careers in construction working on large-scale regional infrastructure projects.
“This major health infrastructure project will shape the future of healthcare on the far south coast of NSW and leave a lasting legacy for the local community.
“The Eurobodalla Regional Hospital development will deliver for the people on the far south coast, bringing jobs and providing world class healthcare to our region.”
Quote attributable to Member for Bega, Dr Michael Holland:
“It was a pleasure to see so many local women tour the construction site at the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital.
“This new hospital is one of many health infrastructure projects being delivered across regional NSW, which provides opportunities for women interested in joining the construction industry.
Quote attributable to Australian Constructors Association CEO, Jon Davies:
“Offering women the opportunity to visit active construction sites like the Eurobodalla Regional Hospital allows them to see firsthand the exciting opportunities the industry offers. Even more relevant was hearing from women in construction who have made a successful career switch.
“Beyond financial stability and career growth, construction offers the chance to contribute to something that will benefit future generations. If you’ve ever thought about a career change, now’s the time to take that first step.”
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/Pages/20250501_01.aspx