Health Minister Jillian Skinner has just announced a re-elected Baird Government will give the green light to the major redevelopment of Shellharbour Hospital with a $251 million investment, if re-elected on March 28.
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Mrs Skinner was joined at Shellharbour Hospital by Kiama MP Gareth Ward and Liberal candidate for Shellharbour Mark Jones to make the announcement while inspecting progress on the facility’s $6.7 million ambulatory care upgrade.
“The $251 million redevelopment will expand emergency department capacity, double the operating theatre size, add an intensive care unit and provide for increased acute inpatient, surgical, aged care and rehabilitation beds, as well as expanded outpatient and primary/community health services,” Mrs Skinner said.
“This commitment represents a new era for Shellharbour Hospital and will ensure patients receive world-class care in a world-class facility.
“Shellharbour is the fastest growing region in the Illawarra – it is vital this community has the health services it needs well into the future.
“This project is a priority for the Baird Government and work will get underway in our next term, if we are re-elected on March 28.”