Construction begins on the $330m new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital

The sod has been turned, signalling the start of construction on the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital in New South Wales. This follows the award of the main works contract to Multiplex Constructions last month. 

The New South Wales Government has committed $330 million towards the delivery of this new sustainable, modern and purpose-built hospital that will provide more health services and support the growing healthcare needs of the entire Eurobodalla Shire. 

“For years the local community led by Dr Michael Holland MP fought for a level four hospital in the Eurobodalla and we’re incredibly proud to be delivering this. 

“As the South Coast continues to grow, this new hospital will play a critical role in the NSW Government’s plan to rebuild essential services and health care in the region. 

“No matter where you live in NSW you should have access to world class healthcare and services,” Premier Chris Minns said. 

The new hospital will include: 

• An emergency department with a larger capacity than the current combined emergency services of Moruya and Batemans Bay hospitals 

• An eight bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Close Observation Unit (COU). This will be the first intensive care service available in the Eurobodalla region. 

• Increased access for chemotherapy treatments and renal dialysis 

• Surgical and operating theatres and a day stay surgical unit 

• Expanded medical imaging, including a new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) service 

• Ambulatory care for community outpatient services 

• Paediatric and maternity services, and a special care nursery 

• Mental health beds for short term admissions 

• Enhanced education and training facilities, including a simulation laboratory 

The beginning of construction also follows the approval of the project’s State Significant Development Application. 

The new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital is due to be completed in 2027. 

“We’re delivering on our promise to provide better healthcare for the people of Eurobodalla, and we’ll ensure these services support the growing communities so that patients can be treated closer to home and, in many instances, won’t have to travel for critical care. 

“I’ve said many times, your postcode shouldn’t define the healthcare you receive, and this new hospital will provide the community with access to a range of expanded and enhanced health services including the Eurobodalla Shire’s first intensive care and paediatric unit as well as a significantly larger emergency department and the first MRI machine for the Eurobodalla community,” Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park said. 

About 600 direct jobs are set to be supported during project construction and hundreds of indirect jobs over its life. 

Multiplex Constructions will be holding employment information sessions later this month and community members and local businesses that are interested in working on the project are encouraged to attend. 

This project is part of the State Government’s plan to build better communities, with a $3.4 billion investment in 2024-25 to upgrade hospitals and health care facilities across New South Wales. 

“Central level 4 critical care emergency services to treat heart attacks, stroke and sepsis cases will avoid in many instances having to transfer patients to another hospital of to Canberra. 

“This means that patients who may have been previously transferred out of the region for their care, may be able to be treated at Eurobodalla rather than being transferred out of the area. This is good news for patients, their families and our clinical staff,” Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Health Dr Michael Holland said. 

Source: NSW Government – Media Releases; NSW Government – New Eurobodalla Regional Hospital Development (1, 2)