Works progressing on Mersey Community Hospital Outpatients and Theatres

Redevelopment of the Mersey Community Hospital Outpatients Clinics and Operating Theatres has reached a major milestone, with the first new clinical spaces now open, as part of the staged handover of the new facilities.

Patients are now being welcomed and receiving the care they need at the new facilities, marking an exciting milestone in the $41 million expansion.

Premier, Jeremy Rockliff, said the upgrades are delivering the healthcare that Tasmanians deserve.

“The Mersey Community Hospital plays a critical role in the delivery of healthcare to the North West community,” the Premier said. 

“This increased capacity is incredibly important and will result in more appointments and surgeries being delivered sooner and better patient care, which I know will make a real difference.

“Under our Liberal Government, we will always invest in the Mersey and ensure Tasmanians on the North West have access to the right care, at the right time."

Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Guy Barnett, said the new facilities had welcomed their first patients.

“Construction in the new clinical spaces is complete and the new Outpatient Clinics saw its first patient on 29 July 2024,” Minister Barnett said.

“The first of the two new operating theatres and the two new Endoscopy procedure rooms also opened on 19 August 2024 and are now taking patients.

“The $41 million expansion will improve access to sub-speciality surgeries – making a real and positive difference in people’s lives.

“The Elective Day Surgery Centre will be supported by increased capacity in the Outpatients Clinic, which will include 13 new consulting rooms, six specialist treatment rooms, five dedicated Paediatric rooms, a waiting area as well as a new audiology service and physiotherapy gym.

“Importantly, the project has supported over 100 jobs including 15 apprenticeships during construction – supporting jobs and the economy in the North West.”

The final works are due to be completed in early 2025.