Expansion of Western Australia’s Public Hospital System
Western Australia's public hospital system is set to grow through three major new projects aimed at enhancing patient care.
Acquisition of St John of God Hospital Mount Lawley
Negotiations to acquire St John of God Hospital Mount Lawley are reaching an advanced stage. This private hospital, currently with 197 beds, is planned to join the public health system next year. The transition will provide public patients access to up to 100 beds and 8 operating theatres.
The surrounding land of St John of God Mount Lawley Hospital is expected to offer future opportunities for hospital development and aged care expansion.
Royal Perth Hospital Emergency Department Expansion
Royal Perth Hospital will see a significant expansion of its Emergency Department with a new six-storey building. Two floors of this building will be dedicated entirely to the Emergency Department.
This expansion will allow the transfer of other site activities without disrupting ongoing emergency operations, providing more space and improved facilities.
New Peel Health Campus Hospital
A new hospital will be constructed on an empty site adjacent to the existing Peel Health Campus. Building on a new site enables faster completion and minimizes disruption to current services.
After the new hospital is operational, the former health campus site may be repurposed for aged care accommodation.
Details of the New Six-Storey Peel Health Campus
The upgraded Peel Health Campus will feature a six-storey building designed to serve the community’s growing healthcare needs.
"This option allows the new hospital to be built faster with less disruption to current hospital services."
Author's summary: Three major hospital projects in Western Australia will expand and upgrade health services, including a hospital acquisition, emergency department expansion, and a new Peel Health Campus.
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