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Stage 3 of the Muswellbrook Hospital Redevelopment will build on and complement Stages 1 and 2.

This stage includes:

  • New Operating Theatre suite (1 Operating Room, 1 Procedure Room) 
  • New Central Sterilising Services Department (CSSD)  
  • Relocation of Community Health into the existing hospital to enable the future realisation of the master plan 
Construction timeframes will be confirmed as the project progresses. 

Stage 1 of the redevelopment was completed in 2015 and included a new emergency department.    

Stage 2 was completed in 2019 at a cost of $21.5 million and included new renal and infusion unit services, improved spaces for medical imaging and pathology collection, as well as refurbished outpatient areas and oral health services.    

Health Infrastructure engaged a project team to undertake the detailed planning and design for the redevelopment. It includes project management company Mostyn Copper and architects DWP. 

We welcome feedback from the community. The concept design is now available for review.  

Community members are welcome to email feedback to hi-muswellbrook@health.nsw.gov.au  

Throughout the early planning phase of the project, the team engaged with staff members across a range of disciplines to provide input into the redevelopment plans. These meetings have been vital in delivering the designs for clinical, administrative, detailed engineering systems and support areas.  

We held a Community Information Session in Muswellbrook on 24 June 2022 and heard from a range of community members.   

We will continue to provide the community and staff with updates, and we’ll also be engaging with local Aboriginal communities.   

As the cost of living increased over the past few years, so too had the cost of construction which impacted many infrastructure projects across the state.

In light of the increased cost of building, a review of the Muswellbrook Stage 3 Hospital Redevelopment was undertaken to ensure we get the most out of the available budget and an operationally practical outcome.

The review considered staging (what can be done now versus later), mix of new and existing infrastructure, working with our construction partners, priority services and the valuable feedback gained through staff and community consultation.
 
The proposed scope that can be delivered within the available budget includes:  
  • New Operating Theatre suite (1 Operating Room, 1 Procedure Room) 
  • New Central Sterilising Services Department (CSSD)  
  • Relocation of Community Health into the existing hospital to enable the future realisation of the master plan 
Construction timeframes will be confirmed as the project progresses. 
No. There will not be any additional car spaces included as part of the redevelopment. The project is focused on replacing ageing infrastructure with contemporary spaces for clinical services.