The Tasmanian Government has released the Masterplan for the Launceston General Hospital, which sets out the future vision and direction for the LGH precinct and is supported by our commitment of $580 million over 10 years.
The LGH Masterplan is informed by feedback from the community, staff, partner organisations and other key stakeholders, and maps out the next stages of the LGH Redevelopment to ensure we are well placed to meet future demand and secure Tasmania’s future.
It includes some exciting new developments that will deliver significant benefits to the community and support the delivery of contemporary care.
This includes a new purpose-built, all ages, mental health precinct on the Anne O’Byrne site. This will be co-designed with consumers, carers and family members, staff and other key stakeholders, with modern facilities to support safe, therapeutic and recovery-focused care.
It will also include a new tower on the current Northside site to expand and modernise inpatient and outpatient services, and other important facility upgrades and expansions, so we can respond to current and future demand for health services.
The Tasmanian Government will continue to provide opportunities for staff and stakeholders to be involved in detailed planning so we can respond to the changing needs of the community we serve and our workforce, with a constant focus on improving patient outcomes.
The Masterplan is available on the Department of Health’s website at https://www.health.tas.gov.au/about_the_department/infrastructure_services