A smoking ceremony has officially blessed the site of Logan Hospital’s new Building 4, marking a major milestone in the hospital’s expansion.
LBHS Executive Director Anne Coccetti said the event signalled an exciting time for the Logan community and meant construction on the site could now begin.
Yugambeh Elder Uncle Ted Williams* performed a Welcome to Country before being joined by Glen Barry** who blessed the site with a smoking ceremony.
Anne said it was a privilege to welcome Uncle Ted and Glen, a proud Gamilaraay man, onsite to perform the traditional rituals.
“Now that the building site has been cleansed, we are ready for construction to begin,” she said.
Anne said once complete, Stage 2 of the Expansion Project would deliver an additional 112 beds and treatment spaces – significantly increasing the capacity of the hospital.
“We will add new operating theatres, an expanded pharmacy, a new sterilisation services unit, new front of house services and so much more.
“Stage 1 of the Logan Hospital Expansion Project delivered an additional 206 beds and treatment spaces, and upgrades to several existing services across the campus.
“Almost all clinical upgrades have been delivered, and Stage 1 of the Logan Hospital Expansion is expected to be completed in early 2025.”
* Uncle Ted Williams is a Yugambeh elder and educator, who is dedicated to combining his skills and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues and his Yugambeh culture and heritage, to advance our nation’s reconciliation journey.
**Glen Barry, a proud Gamilaraay man with connections to rural Queensland, is dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services across the specialised education arenas and is the Deputy Chair of Griffith University’s Council of Elders.