Milestone reached at Mullewa Community Hospital redevelopment

• $19.6 million Mullewa Community Hospital redevelopment reaches major milestone with slab pours complete
• Main works phase follows the demolition of the ageing nursing quarters and a forward works program to prepare the site
• Redevelopment set to provide modern, purpose-built facilities to support services including 24/7 emergency care, respite and palliation, outpatient treatment, and community health programs
• Part of Cook Government's plan to deliver new hospital capacity and help Western Australians access the health care they need, when they need it

The $19.6 million Mullewa Community Hospital redevelopment has reached a major milestone, with slab pours complete, and structural steel installation soon to get underway.

Western Australian-owned and operated EMCO Building is delivering the main works package of the new facility, which is adjacent to the existing hospital.

The main works phase follows the demolition of the ageing nursing quarters and a forward works program to prepare the site for footings and formwork. 

The new hospital will offer modern, purpose-built facilities to support a wide range of health services including 24/7 emergency care, an ambulance bay, respite and palliation, outpatient treatment, and community health programs.

Treatment spaces will also be equipped with the very latest in virtual healthcare technology, providing greater patient access to specialist care close to home.

Comments attributed to Health Infrastructure Minister John Carey:

"Our government ambitious is rolling out an ambitious $3.7 billion health infrastructure program, including significant investments in Mid West hospitals.

"It's a great to see EMCO Building, a WA-owned and operated construction company, getting on with the main works package on this important project.

"Once complete, this bright, contemporary facility will be a one-stop-shop for health care for residents in Mullewa and surrounding communities."

Comments attributed to Health Minister Meredith Hammat:

"This is an important milestone for the Mullewa Community Hospital redevelopment, and I know the local community will be keen to see their new hospital quickly taking shape from here.

"The new hospital will offer 24/7 emergency care, an ambulance bay, respite and palliation, inpatient and outpatient treatment spaces, and community health programs.

"This modern, fit-for-purpose facility will also be equipped with the very latest in virtual care technology, allowing country clinicians to provide specialist care services closer to home."

Comments attributed to Mid West Minister Jackie Jarvis:

"Our government is getting on with the job of providing this significant redevelopment of the Mullewa Community Hospital for the people of the Mid West.

"We are also redeveloping the Geraldton Health Campus and are accelerating our election commitment to build a radiation oncology unit at the campus."