West Coast District Hospital Upgrade – Stage 2 construction tenders invited

An important milestone has been reached in the delivery of critical health infrastructure upgrades to provide additional aged care beds at the West Coast District Hospital in Queenstown.

Tenders are now open for Stage 2 of the West Coast District Hospital Upgrade, following development approval by West Coast Council.

The Australian Government has committed $5,741,000 through the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing’s Aged Care Capital Assistance Program to deliver the upgrades.

Stage 2 works include the delivery of four additional aged care bedrooms with ensuites, a new day area and lounge, and associated supporting spaces.

The addition of new aged care rooms will enhance access to high-quality aged care at Lyell House, allowing more people to remain within their local community close to their support networks.

Construction is due to start in mid-2026 and is expected to take 12 months to complete.

Stage 1 of the West Coast District Hospital redevelopment opened in December 2024, jointly funded by the Australian and Tasmanian Governments and providing an additional aged care bed as well as improvements to the Emergency Department.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Bridget Archer: 

“This significant upgrade to the West Coast District Hospital will support people in the region to access high quality aged care services in their local community.

“This important infrastructure project is key to the Tasmanian Government’s priority of ensuring Tasmanians have access to the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

“We are delivering for Tasmanians by ensuring they have access to the services they need, in their community.”

Quotes attributable to the Minister for Aged Care and Seniors, Sam Rae:

“The Albanese Government is investing in aged care at record levels to rebuild our aged care system. We're making sure every older Australian can get the world-class care they deserve, wherever they live.

“Our investment here will support older Australians get the care they need, closer to home and the ones they love while still accessing the safe, high-quality and dignified care locals deserve.

“We’re helping more older people to stay connected to their families and communities as they age, making sure there’s even more dedicated places for older people on the West Coast to get the quality care they need when it’s most needed.”