The first sod of earth was turned on the new Canowindra HealthOne facility last Thursday.
The Canowindra community is one step closer to integrated, easily accessible healthcare services, with construction of the Canowindra HealthOne facility now underway.
The local community joined healthcare workers and the project teams on site today for a groundbreaking event to mark the milestone.
More than $8 million will be spent on the new HealthOne facility which will be built on the existing hospital site and include contemporary spaces to accommodate a range of multi-disciplinary providers like General Practitioners (GPs) and community healthcare services.
Minister for Regional Health, Ryan Park said: “It’s fantastic to see construction underway on the new Canowindra HealthOne. With a range of healthcare providers on one site, this new health facility won’t just improve access to healthcare, it will also reduce the need to travel for our local and broader communities.
The first stage of construction includes upgrades to roads and infrastructure surrounding the existing hospital, which will enable the safe build of the new HealthOne without impacting on services or hospital access.
Member for Orange, Phil Donato attended the event, saying: “With a range of services right next door to the hospital, I’m sure our patients will experience a far more seamless transition between care providers, which will increase their comfort levels and their overall wellbeing.”
Construction is expected to take approximately 12 months to complete. Zauner Constructions has been engaged as the main works contractor for the new health facility.
Canowindra Health Service Manager , Matt McGrath said: “I’m thrilled to see construction start, and while there will be some minor disruption as you’d expect with any major redevelopment, we will do everything we can to minimise that where possible.
For more information on the Canowindra HealthOne project visit the Engage Western NSW platform.