Jeremy Rockliff,Minister for Health
The Tasmanian Liberal Government has released the fully staged Implementation Program for the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) which sets out a roadmap for the Precinct redevelopment and is supported by our commitment to invest $580 million in the LGH over 10 years.
The Implementation Program is the next step in realising the LGH Redevelopment and outlines the timeframes and order of major projects.
Stage 1 is scheduled for completion later this year with the completion of a number of upgrades and existing capital works projects and the opening of the new Administration and Learning Hub with flexible use spaces for education and training activities including a new nursing education unit and simulation centre.
The construction of additional negative pressure rooms in the Acute Medical Unit will also be finalised by mid-2022.
In Stage 2 (2022-24), planning for the purpose-built mental health precinct will be completed and decanting and demolition of buildings on the existing site ready to begin construction in Stage 3.
Stage 3 (2024-27), will feature a series of major construction projects, including the new mental health services precinct, an expanded and redesigned acute care zone, a new medical inpatient unit for older persons and a new carpark.
The detailed planning for the construction of a new inpatient and outpatient tower will also begin, ahead of construction in Stage 4 (2027-34).
Ultimately, implementation of the LGH Precinct Masterplan will deliver:
- contemporary and well-designed facilities that effectively enable health service delivery;
- improved patient and visitor amenities, wayfinding, and pedestrian and vehicle circulation;
- unlocked space on the site, with development potential to create more space to modernise the hospital and accommodate future growth;
- more space for staff learning and collaboration activities; and
- the maximum economic, social, and environmental benefit to the public from any potential public investment in infrastructure.
The Tasmanian Government will continue to provide opportunities for staff and stakeholders to be involved in detailed planning so we can respond to the changing needs of the community we serve and our workforce, with a constant focus on improving patient outcomes.
Our Government has forecast investment of more than $1 billion over 10 years into critical health infrastructure, to ensure that Tasmanians are able to access care where and when they need it, regardless of where they live, and the LGH redevelopment will ensure that we are able to meet the health needs of Tasmanians living in the North of the State for generations to come.
The Implementation Plan can be found at: https://www.health.tas.gov.au/about/doing-business-us/priority-projects
