Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has today identified four parcels of lands for new satellite hospitals to be built in Caboolture, Pine Rivers, Redlands, and the Gold Coast.
The new hospitals are part of Palaszczuk’s $265 million election commitment to build seven satellite hospitals across the state, with the total program expected to support up to 773 local jobs.
In addition to Caboolture, Redlands, Pine Rivers and the Gold Coast, satellite hospitals will also be built in Brisbane Southside, Bribie Island and Ripley.
“This is all about investing in health and investing in infrastructure,” the Premier said.
“It’s about creating jobs, increasing the capacity of our health system, and strengthening the economy – all vital to our COVID-19 economic recovery plan.
“Satellite hospitals will take pressure off our health system by easing the demand on major hospitals and also support hundreds of jobs for Queenslanders.”
A 1.3-hectare parcel of land on Rowe Street has been identified as the preferred site of the Caboolture satellite hospital.
A 1.5-hectare parcel of land on Dohles Rocks Road, Kallangur has been identified as the preferred site of the Pine Rivers satellite hospital.
A 1.4 -hectare property on Meissner Street, is the preferred location of the Redlands Coast facility.
A 1.4-hectare parcel of land on Boyd Street, Tugun, has been identified as the preferred site of the Gold Coast satellite hospital.
Queensland Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said the new satellite hospitals would help take pressure off nearby emergency departments.
“Caboolture, Redlands, Pine Rivers and the Gold Coast have all experienced significant growth in recent years, and that has seen increased demand for health services,” Minister D’Ath said.
A range of services are being considered for these satellite hospitals, including community health services, ambulatory and low acuity day therapy services such as renal dialysis, chemotherapy, complex wound management, urgent care for minor injury and illness, and outpatient activities.
A business case for the whole Satellite Hospital Program is also being prepared to identify which services will be offered at each location.
Construction is expected to take around 12 months following completion of the business case and acquisition of land.
The Palaszczuk Government is also establishing a $2 billion Hospital Building Fund which will pay for additional health facilities.
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