Builders hired for hospital projects
THE State Government will today announce that tenders have been awarded for expansion work at Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) and Robina Hospital with a combined value of $88.5 million.
GCUH will get three new wards with 70 beds catering for patients with complex behavioural issues, while Robina will see its Emergency Department expanded with 20 extra treatment spaces provided.
Tenders for the projects have been awarded to Broad Construction and Alder Construction respectively, with Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D’Ath saying work on both would begin soon.
“I am thrilled that the $72 million Gold Coast University Hospital subacute expansion project is about to kick off,” Ms D’Ath said. “The Gold Coast University Hospital will receive three new wards to provide 70 extra subacute beds to care for patients with complex behavioural issues.”
Member for Gaven Meaghan Scanlon said that the purpose-built wards would include a complex management unit, geriatric evaluation and management unit, and memory support unit.
“Investments like these are vital to ensure that the Gold Coast receives state-of-the-art facilities to support our fastgrowing community,” Ms Scanlon said. “We are delivering $1.6 billion worth of health infrastructure projects for the growing Gold Coast community, which together will provide an extra 648 beds and will deliver healthcare services closer to home.
“Our investments … will also provide a significant boost for the local economy and local businesses, creating more than 3800 construction jobs.”