Latest News - 2022

Facility Planner Karen Height leads a tour

Staff review their future workspaces

The project has built several prototype rooms of that are close replicas of what will likely be seen in the new Acute Services Building.

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Posted 23 Dec 2022
A simulation of an emergency resuscitation helped shape the design of the new inpatient rooms

Testing future workspaces

Feedback from staff, patients, their families and carers has helped shape the design of the prototype rooms that are close replicas of what to expect in the new building. 
 

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Posted 23 Dec 2022
Thanks for a great year

Thanks for a great year

We joined forces with the Closing The Gap Collaborative and closed out 2022 with a staff barbeque

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Posted 23 Dec 2022
Fresh look for Tamworth mental health services

Fresh look for Tamworth mental health services

Updated concept plans for the new mental health unit at Tamworth Hospital have been released, showcasing expanded facilities designed to support the recovery and wellbeing of adults and young people in need of mental health care.

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Posted 12 Dec 2022
Cultural protocols were followed before the ochre was extracted

An unexpected find creates a cultural connection

During the construction a natural ochre pit was discovered onsite.   This is a valuable and versatile cultural resource that holds deep meaning for Aboriginal people. 

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Posted 22 Nov 2022
On the lookout for a builder

On the lookout for a builder

As we work through the design phases of the redevelopment, we’re now seeking partners to help us with the delivery of the project.

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Posted 14 Nov 2022
Working side by side

Working side by side

While work continues on the John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct project, there’ll soon be plenty of activity taking place just outside the precinct too.  

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Posted 19 Oct 2022
The team with members of Bahtabah and Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Councils

From little things big things will grow

Local Aboriginal Land Councils and Elders were invited to participate in a seedling collection led by Kentan Proctor and the Green Team from Bahtabah Local Aboriginal Land Council. 

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Posted 18 Oct 2022
Moving on to main works

Moving on to main works

Main works construction has officially commenced on the $835 million John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct. 

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Posted 14 Oct 2022
Our native flora and fauna

Protecting and preserving

Hear how we're minimising any impact we have on the biodiversity in the area

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Posted 12 Oct 2022
Lachlan and family - July 2022

Connecting with Country - Gunnedah NAIDOC Celebrations

Project Director Lachlan Falconer-Adams was asked to join the Gunnedah Hospital team for their annual NAIDOC Ceremony in July

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Posted 06 Oct 2022
Melissa Crain, Hunter New England Local Health District, Facility Planner, Penelope Glennan, community member and John Ward, Fulton Trotter, Architect

Project team making community connections

The Glen Innes Hospital Redevelopment project team recently had the pleasure of joining the local celebrations for NAIDOC Week

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Posted 06 Oct 2022
Painting a picture of the future precinct

Painting a picture of the future precinct  

Growing evidence shows that incorporating arts into health facilities has proven clinical benefits to the health system as a whole.  

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Posted 07 Sep 2022
Looping in volunteers

Looping in volunteers

Engaging with those who guide patients and visitors is a key step in preparing for the John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct. 

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Posted 24 Aug 2022
Popular pop-up for Manning

Popular pop-up for Manning

More than 70 community members popped in to chat to us about plans for the new Manning Hospital Stage 2 recently - here's what they told us

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Posted 23 Aug 2022
Building a foundation of strong relationships

Building a foundation of strong relationships

Involving the local Aboriginal community in all aspects of the development was a key request from the community during consultation and engagement.  

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Posted 15 Jul 2022
Thank you for your feedback

Thank you for your feedback

The Muswellbrook Hospital Redevelopment project team recently held a community information session. 

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Posted 07 Jul 2022
Manning Community Update July 2022

Manning Community Update July 2022

Find out more about our concept planning and how you can get involved

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Posted 06 Jul 2022
Come fly with me

Come fly with me

Work has begun on the John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct.

The project is scheduled for completion in 2026 but we can take a look now at the new precinct. 

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Posted 05 Jul 2022
Glen Innes Hospital Redevelopment - Community Update - June/July 2022

Glen Innes Hospital Redevelopment - Community Update - June/July 2022

Update issued to the Glen Innes community during June/July 2022. 

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Posted 04 Jul 2022
Moree Hospital Redevelopment - Community Update June/July 2022

Moree Hospital Redevelopment - Community Update June/July 2022

Update on the Moree Hospital Redevelopment project issued to the Moree and surrounding communities during June/July 2022

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Posted 01 Jul 2022
Construction is underway on the JHHIP project

Construction is underway on the JHHIP project

A traditional sod turn ceremony has marked the start of construction of the new seven-storey Acute Services Building, the centrepiece of the $835 million John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct. 

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Posted 28 Jun 2022
Next stage for Manning revealed

Next stage for Manning revealed

The next stage redevelopment of Manning Base Hospital will include new wards, facilities for essential support services and 'central spine' corridor to unit the campus

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Posted 28 Jun 2022
Master plan for Glen Innes Hospital released

Master plan for Glen Innes Hospital released

Media release issued by Adam Marshall, Member for Northern Tablelands

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Posted 14 Jun 2022
Project team members with representatives from Birabahn Local Aboriginal Council

Connecting with Country from the ground up

Local Aboriginal Land Council representatives visited the site recently to help identify trees and plants used in Aboriginal Culture. 

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Posted 01 Jun 2022
Complete our survey and help shape your hospital

Complete our survey and help shape your hospital

The next stage of Manning Hospital’s redevelopment is about to start, and we want to hear from staff and the community to help shape the project

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Posted 19 Apr 2022
$45 million for Stage 3

$45 million for Stage 3

Building on Stages 1 and 2, this third stage will consolidate all acute services into one building 

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Posted 10 Apr 2022
Enabling works to begin

Enabling works to begin

Multiplex Constructions will start work on Monday 11 April

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Posted 07 Apr 2022
The team visits Bahtabah Local Aboriginal Land Council

First Nations feeback vital

Consulting with our local Aboriginal community is vital to the project

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Posted 07 Apr 2022
Moree Hospital master plan released

Moree Hospital master plan released

Media release issued by Adam Marshall, Member for Northern Tablelands

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Posted 01 Apr 2022
Manning Community Update March 2022

Manning Community Update March 2022

Find out more about the master plan, what's coming up next and how staff and community are informing the redevelopment

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Posted 28 Mar 2022
Gunnedah Hospital master plan released

Gunnedah Hospital master plan released

Media release issued by Kevin Anderson, Member for Tamworth. 

The Gunnedah community is invited to have its say on the new $53 million redevelopment of Gunnedah Hospital after the unveiling of the project's master plan.

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Posted 24 Mar 2022
Additional funding for Glen Innes Hospital Redevelopment

Additional funding for Glen Innes Hospital Redevelopment

Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall has today joined hospital staff and community leaders to announce an additional $30 million funding boost for the Glen Innes Hospital redevelopment – rocketing its budget to a total of $50 million.

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Posted 11 Feb 2022
Masterful news for Manning

Masterful news for Manning

Myall Lakes residents have been given their first look at the $100 million Stage 2
redevelopment of Manning Base Hospital with the master plan unveiled

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Posted 19 Jan 2022