The Wentworth community has been provided with its first look at designs for the new $30 million Wentworth Health Service which will transform health services and facilities in the region.
The concept design showcases the new, purpose-built facility which will overlook the Darling River and will provide enhanced health services within a contemporary facility, benefiting patients, staff and visitors for generations to come.
The redevelopment will feature a 19-bed Inpatient Unit, Outpatient Clinic and a new Urgent Care Centre, significantly boosting healthcare services in the region. Hospital staff will also be equipped with the latest, fit-for-purpose facilities, including dedicated staff areas so they can continue to provide high-quality care to the Wentworth community.
The new hospital will be built adjacent to the existing hospital and raised above the flood levy to maximise the views of the Darling River. All rooms in the inpatient wing will feature large windows with direct views of the picturesque Darling River, offering a therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
The design for the new facility has been shaped by feedback from key stakeholders including Wentworth Health Service staff, Two Rivers Health Council, Wentworth Shire Council, the local Aboriginal community and the Wentworth community.
The hospital’s location will enhance the Connection to Country for those visiting the health service. Maximising the hospital’s connection to the local landscape is a key feature o f the design and will be reflected in the new outdoor areas and landscaping to support the wellbeing of patients, staff and visitors.
Construction of the new hospital the end of 2024 . is expected to start in mid-2023 and be completed at the end of 2024.