St Hilliers has been awarded the tender to manage the Kirwan Health Campus expansion, a $40 million project that will improve access to community health care in Townsville.
The new two-storey facility will be constructed to expand capacity at the centre, which delivers specialist services including pre-natal and post-natal care and oral health.
The facility will also include additional outpatient treatment centres.
St Hilliers has commenced mobilising a project workforce and conducting planning and design meetings.
The upgraded campus design, construction, build and fit-out will include measures to limit the building’s environmental impact.
Construction of the new facility and the refurbishment works are scheduled to be completed by the second half of 2024.
Health Minister, Shannon Fentiman said it is an exciting development for Townsville and surrounding communities, providing residents with timely access to specialist services.
“When I met with staff at the Kirwan Health Campus earlier this month, they spoke about the significance this expansion will have to support their day-to-day care and the additional services they will be able to provide their community.
“The campus expansion will ensure we can meet the current and future demands of this growing community.
“These projects will help ease the pressure on local hospitals, allowing residents to access high-quality care without having to travel too far from home.
Townsville Hospital and Health Board Chair Tony Mooney said with the addition of a new two-storey building, the outpatient pre-natal and post-natal care, and oral health services can be expanded to match demand.
“Staff will also be able to provide continuity of care for Townsville families through the co-location of midwives and child health nurses, improving the experience for patients and reducing their need to travel between appointments.”