The NSW Government is planning to improve clinical services and deliver increased healthcare capacity through the redevelopment of the existing Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital.
The scope of works included in the Shoalhaven Hospital Redevelopment project includes:
- a new emergency department
- a mortuary
- new intensive care unit
- endoscopy services
- new operating theatres
- a Central Sterile Supply Department
- a pharmacy
- new specialised Inpatient Units for cardiac, geriatric, medial and surgical
- a psychiatric emergency care centre adjacent to the emergency department
- expanded medical imaging including CT, X-ray, ultrasound and mammography to support clinical services, and
- a helipad with direct access to ICU and ED.
Key Dates
| Nov 2018 | Project Announcement |
| Mar 2023 | Contract Award |
| Apr 2023 | Construction Commencement |
| 2026 | Expected Construction Completion |
Funding contributions
| NSW Government |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Health Infrastructure NSW |
| Successful Tenderer: | John Holland |
| Related contracts: |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Nov 2018 | The NSW Government announced it would commence planning for a $434 million redevelopment of Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital. |
| Feb 2020 | The NSW Government awarded the architectural services contract to Conrad Gargett. |
| Nov 2020 | The 2020-21 NSW Budget allocated an additional $4 million in FY2020-21 to progress the project. The additional funding enabled the acquisition of the adjoining Nowra Park, allowing for expanded clinical services at the redeveloped hospital. It was also announced that construction on the project is expected to commence before March 2023. |
| Jun 2021 | The 2021-22 NSW Budget allocated $12 million to the project for FY2021-22. |
| Sep 2021 | The NSW Government released the masterplan for the redevelopment. |
| Feb 2022 | The NSW Department of Planning and Environment Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements were issued for the preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment of the project. |
| Mar 2022 | The NSW Government released the designs for the redevelopment. |
| Sep 2022 | The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was released and the project was placed on exhibition until the 27th of October. |
| Mar 2023 | Health Infrastructure NSW awarded John Holland the contract to deliver the project. |
| Apr 2023 | The Minister for Planning granted State Significant Development consent to the project. |
| Apr 2023 | Main works commenced on the project, with completion scheduled for 2026. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2018)
Sector
Social
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
New South Wales |
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