Thursday 13 October 2022
The new $835 million John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct is on track to deliver first-class health services and thousands of jobs with the appointment of the main works contractor.
Multiplex has been appointed the main works contractor for the redevelopment, which will provide Newcastle, Greater Hunter and Northern NSW communities with access to exceptional, cutting-edge health services.
The NSW Government is investing in a major health redevelopment for the Hunter community, bringing the latest technology and most up-to-date research into the hospital to ensure patients receive the best and most contemporary healthcare.
The precinct will be a centre of excellence and innovation, attracting the most skilled and experienced clinicians to work in outstanding facilities, and boost health outcomes for local patients.
The John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct is due for completion in 2026 and will include:
- a seven-storey acute services building
- emergency department and more adult and paediatric critical care spaces
- birthing suite and inpatient maternity unit
- neonatal intensive care unit and special care nursery
- rooftop helipad and more than 900 additional car spaces for staff and visitors
- operating theatres, interventional and procedure spaces.
The John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct will create around 1,500 direct jobs, with the potential to support thousands of indirect jobs over the life of the project, providing a boost to the local economy.
During the peak of construction, up to 800 workers are expected to be on site each day and about 70 per cent of the work will be supported by local businesses throughout the Hunter.
The redevelopment is part of the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Skills Legacy Program, and a key component of the project is the establishment of a new Multiplex Connectivity Centre to create opportunities for local job seekers during construction.
The Connectivity Centre will help local job seekers, particularly those who may be disadvantaged, to secure jobs on the project and equip them with new skills to support a career in construction.
The project will also feature Multiplex’s Jump Start program which will provide a mentoring program for female high school students to support the participation of women in the construction industry.
Significant progress has already been made on site, in preparation for construction of the new seven-story acute services building to begin in the coming weeks.
For more information visit the HNE infrastructure website.