NSW Broken Hill Hospital ED Hits New Milestone
The Broken Hill Hospital Emergency Department (ED) has reached its latest milestone, with Stage 2 of the $12 million project now complete.
Stage 2 includes the reconfiguration of five treatment bays, staff spaces and clinical back-of-house areas to provide a more functional clinical workspace for staff, as well as patients in need of emergency care.
The ED upgrade is being built in three stages, with Stage 1 completed in March 2025. The ED continues to remain open while work is carried out to minimise the interruption to emergency department services and patientcare.
The final stage of the ED upgrade is now underway and includes the construction of a new main entry, reception area, waiting room and triage space, as well as an interview/consult room and two treatment bays.
Patients and visitors are advised of the following changes which are now in place until the completion of the ED upgrade:
A new Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit (MHIPU) is also being delivered in parallel, separately funded under the NSW Government’s $700m Statewide Mental Health Infrastructure Program.
Construction on the MHIPU is progressing well and is expected to be completed in late 2025.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park:
“The completion of Stage 2 of the Broken Hill ED is great news for staff, who now have a better space to work in when treating people needing emergency care.
“The progress of the ED upgrade to the final stage means we are another step closer to a first-class and modern health facility for the people of Broken Hill.
“Patients and visitors will see some major changes with the start of the third and final stage now under way. This will include the construction of a new entry and waiting room, an improvement in patient flow and a much smoother ED experience.”
Quotes attributable to Member for Barwon Roy Butler:
“With two of the three stages now complete in the upgraded Emergency Department, we can really start to see how the new spaces will improve the ED experience for patients and staff.
“I am looking forward to seeing the completed ED upgrade at the end of the year as this important project comes to a close and thank the community and staff for their patience during construction. I welcome any in investment in medical infrastructure in Barwon to improve the patient experience and the work environment for staff.”
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