Townsville University Hospital Expansion

The enabling works are the first stage of preparing Townsville University Hospital for its future expansion.
These works include changes to surrounding roads, pick-up and drop-off areas, underground services and other essential infrastructure that must be completed before major construction of the hospital expansion can begin.

The Townsville University Hospital Expansion is a major investment in the future of healthcare for Townsville and north Queensland. The first stage of the expansion will deliver 165 new overnight beds, expanded emergency and critical care services, satellite medical imaging facilities, an upgraded coronary care unit and a new multi-storey carpark with more than 1,000 parking spaces to support the hospital’s future growth.

The enabling works at the front of the hospital are an important first step in making this possible. They will prepare the campus for the hospital expansion while helping ensure Townsville University Hospital can continue providing safe, high-quality care throughout construction.

Once complete, the expansion will increase capacity, improve patient flow, support contemporary models of care, and help attract and retain the skilled workforce needed to care for our growing community.

Construction works for the multi-storey car park commenced in April 2026.

Construction of the hospital expansion is expected to begin in August 2026 and will be delivered in stages. Information about each stage of the works will be communicated before construction begins.

Yes. Townsville University Hospital will remain open and continue to provide safe, high-quality care throughout construction.

Patients should continue to attend appointments as scheduled unless they are contacted directly by the hospital.

At times there may be temporary changes to vehicle access, pedestrian routes, parking, pick-up and drop-off areas and wayfinding around the hospital. Information about these changes will be provided before they occur.

Some stages of construction may temporarily affect parking or traffic conditions around the hospital. Any changes will be communicated in advance, along with information about alternative arrangements where required.

Yes. Temporary changes to pick-up and drop-off areas will occur during different stages of construction. Updated maps and directions will be provided before changes take effect.

We'll keep patients, visitors and the community informed throughout the project. Regular updates will be published here on the Townsville University Hospital Expansion webpage.