The new $6 million Canowindra HealthOne, announced as part of the 2021-22 NSW Budget, is a step closer with the NSW Government confirming the existing hospital site as the preferred location.
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said by building the HealthOne at the current hospital site, it will enable patients to receive a range of health services at the one location.
“After extensive examination of both the proposed sites at Mill Street and Canowindra Soliders Memorial Hospital, including seeking the views of the community, I’m happy to announce that the build will be progressing at the current hospital site,” Ms Cooke said.
“Through the due diligence site selection process, a number of important factors were considered from traffic assessment, flood planning, proximity to the central business district, and future expansion opportunities.”
Minister for Regional Health Bronnie Taylor said services at the new HealthOne Centre will include a general practice, along with other community and allied health services.
“Having these teams working together under the same roof makes it easier to better manage health needs of our communities and keep people out of hospital,” Ms Taylor said.
“Thank you to the community, Cabonne Council, and healthcare staff for providing their feedback, including through the online survey and information sessions, which helped us arrive at a location decision for the HealthOne development.”
Western NSW LHD will shortly begin the planning and approval processes and will seek to appoint a health design and an architectural consultant.