The Queensland Government has announced CPB Contractors as managing contractor for stage one of the new $1.2 billion Bundaberg Hospital.
The Premier joined the Health Minister Shannon Fentiman and Member for Bundaberg Tom Smith to mark the major announcement, which is the next big step towards construction.
The new Bundaberg Hospital will deliver more than 121 new beds across a range of improved and expanded services such as intensive care, coronary, medical, surgical, paediatric, rehabilitation and mental health units.
It will also have an expanded emergency department and enhanced clinical support services.
It is one of three brand new hospitals announced under the Health and Hospitals Plan for some of Queensland’s fastest growing communities.
Early works to establish access to the new hospital site via an extension of Johanna Boulevard, near Eggmolesse Street, were completed in March 2023.
Design and enabling works will continue this year ahead of major construction in 2024.
The new Bundaberg Hospital is expected to be completed in the second half of 2027, weather and construction conditions permitting.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the new hospital will expand capacity in the Wide Bay Region while improving the availability of surgical, paediatric and mental health facilities for those who need it.
“But this investment isn’t just about bricks and mortar – it’s about creating more frontline nurse, doctor and allied health jobs for those who live and work in the region, while providing the care Queenslanders need.”
Member for Bundaberg Tom Smith said putting a name to the company tasked with building the hospital, puts to bed any doubt about the election promise to build Bundaberg’s brand-new Hospital.
“When completed, the new hospital will not only provide the highest quality of healthcare with additional services and strengthened university partnerships, it will also be one of the largest sites for creation of jobs and employment for Bundy locals.
Minister for Mental Health, Health and Ambulance Services, and Minster for Women, Shannon Fentiman said the $1.2 billion investment in the new hospital is the largest health investment the Wide Bay region has ever seen.
“CPB Contractors will partner across Queensland’s health system to bring the new Bundaberg Hospital to life through innovative and modern designs based on the principles of people, place, value and technology.
“Construction of the new Bundaberg Hospital will create more than 2,880 jobs providing a massive boost to the local economy.
“This new hospital will be designed to maintain flexibility, meaning spaces can be repurposed in the future to meet the changing healthcare needs of the community.”
Based on the Queensland Government-preferred two stage managing contractor model, CPB Contractors will deliver the detailed design for the project in Stage 1.
CPB Contractors must deliver a value for money guaranteed price for the project before main works construction begins in Stage 2.