Construction on the Redland Hospital Expansion Project has begun, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of improved healthcare services to the Redlands Coast community.
The $77.9 million project will deliver a new two-storey building that will seamlessly integrate with the existing Redland Hospital facility.
Metro South Health Chief Executive Noelle Cridland said the Expansion Project would set the foundation for a bright future, with a new Intensive Care Unit and 37 additional beds helping to increase the hospital’s capacity.
“This project will go a long way to ensure more Redlands Coast residents can get the care they need, closer to home,” she said.
The expansion of Redland Hospital is part of a multi-phase plan to increase the hospital’s capacity, building on the significant investments made by the Government as part of the Queensland Health and Hospitals Plan.
The $25 million modular ward announced in the 2022-23 State Budget will further strengthen the delivery of healthcare services to residents by delivering an additional 28 beds when it opens later this year.
The $150 million investment in a new mental health facility will increase existing capacity by 20 beds, ensuring the community can receive mental health care earlier.
In addition to these projects, the Redlands Coast community can now also access healthcare services at the new Redlands Satellite Hospital, which is part of the $377 million Satellite Hospitals Program.