A large mobile crane has arrived on site to support the construction of the new $330 million Eurobodalla Regional Hospital.
The crane’s arrival marks an important step in delivering a sustainable, modern and purpose-built new hospital to support the needs of the Eurobodalla Shire community from Narooma to Batemans Bay.
With a maximum height of just over 70 metres, the crawler crane can lift up to 110 tonnes and will be used to carry a range of heavy building materials required for construction of the new hospital.
Unlike a traditional tower crane, which is fixed in place, a crawler crane moves on tracks, allowing greater flexibility around the building site.
The crawler crane will enable efficient access and movement of materials across the large footprint of the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital site.
Local students are taking part in a competition to help name the crane. The winner of the Name the Crane competition will have their winning name displayed on the crane and prizes are also available for runners up.
The new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital will deliver expanded and enhanced healthcare services for the Eurobodalla Shire community, from south of Narooma to north of Batemans Bay.
Located on a greenfield site in Moruya covering almost 22 hectares, the new hospital will be larger than both Moruya and Batemans Bay hospitals combined and is designed with the capacity to grow as demand for services changes.
It will include new services such as the region’s first paediatrics unit, a new eight bed intensive care unit and a new MRI service. Using the latest technology and models of care, the new hospital will deliver patient-centred health services closer to home.
Construction for the new hospital is progressing and expected to be completed in 2027.
For more information, visit www.eurobodallahs.health.nsw.gov.au.
