The $1.2 billion hospital, funded as part of the Queensland Health and Hospitals Plan, will include:
- main hospital building with a rooftop helipad
- 121 new beds, with more single rooms for patient privacy and comfort
- a larger emergency department
- acute services, including medical, surgical, intensive care, mental health, maternity, paediatric care and renal services
- a larger range of outpatient and diagnostic services
- more operating theatres and recovery spaces
- clinical support spaces for medical imaging, pharmacy, sterile services, outpatients, mortuary and pathology
- teaching, training and research spaces.
In July 2023, Queensland Health announced that CPB Contractors will be the managing contractor for stage one of the project, responsible for completing the detailed design. CPB must deliver a value for money guaranteed price for the project before main works construction begins in stage two.
Timeline
- Start date: December 2022, early works began
- Detailed design complete: Mid-2024
- Main construction starts: 2024, subject to relevant environmental approvals
- Finish date: Late 2027, approvals, weather and building conditions permitting
Site plan and layout
The new hospital will be located near Bundaberg Ring Road and Kay McDuff Drive.
The latest master plan for the site shows the planned layout of buildings, parking areas and drop off or pick up points. We have also thought about how we can expand our new hospital in the long-term future.
You’ll likely be able to use buses, ride-share, walkways and bike paths to get to hospital. We’re looking at different ways to help people get there.
We want to make sure there’s enough parking when you come to hospital. Queensland Health is looking at options as part of a separate project. Parking will be safe and affordable.
Why we chose the new site
The new hospital will be easy to get to. The site is about 5 km from the central business district and on high ground. Emergency services, the airport and an aeromedical base are nearby. The natural setting will help patients heal and recover.
There’s enough room to expand the hospital in the future. We plan to create a health and education precinct as our community grows.
Jobs
The new hospital will create jobs for nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals, and a range of support staff. Find out more about careers at our hospitals.
Building the hospital will also create around 2,887 construction jobs and boost the local economy.
In July 2023, the Queensland Government announced CPB Contractors as the successful managing contractor for stage one of the project, responsible for completing the detailed design. A value for money guaranteed price for the project will need to be agreed before main works construction begins as part of stage two. Notwithstanding the two-stage procurement process, CPB has established an expression of interest (EOI) on its website for:
- suitably qualified candidates to express their interest in being involved in the construction of the project. More information about CPB’s EOI process can be found here: Job Details - Expression of Interest New Bundaberg Hospital - CPB (pageuppeople.com)
- suitably qualified contractors to express their interest for one or more of the associated Trade Packages. More information about CPB’s EOI process can be found here: New Bundaberg Hospital (icn.org.au).
Plans for the old hospital
We'll still use parts of the old hospital for specialist appointments and day health services that aren't urgent. Our oral health and cancer care patients can continue to see us at our centre on Hope Street. All acute and overnight services will move to the new hospital.
Newsletters
Stay up-to-date with information about the new hospital via our latest project delivery updates.
Connect with us
Register your interest to find out more about the new hospital and get project updates.
To tell us what you think or ask a question, send an email to wbhhs-newhospital@health.qld.gov.au. You can also call 07 4303 8540 or send mail by post to:
New Bundaberg Hospital project team
Bundaberg Hospital
PO Box 34
Bundaberg Qld 4670.
Latest news
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New Bundaberg Hospital moves into detailed design phase
Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service staff and consumers with lived experience are sharing valuable input to help shape the final phase of the new Bundaberg Hospital.
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New Bundaberg Hospital Staff Consultation
Last week over 100 of our colleagues attended around 30 design workshops to share their specialist expertise and experience with the project architects, representing the interests of our broader team.
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Early works commence on New Bundaberg Hospital
Early works on the $1.2 billion New Bundaberg Hospital site have now started.
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Locals invited to help shape New Bundaberg Hospital
We're calling for nominations from patients, carers and health consumers to be involved in planning and design activities for the New Bundaberg Hospital.
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Tender award paves way for Bundaberg's big hospital build
The Queensland Government has announced CPB Contractors as managing contractor for stage one of the new $1.2 billion Bundaberg Hospital.
This image is a representation only and should not be relied upon as an image reflecting the hospital at completion. This image is subject to change through the design process.