Health Infrastructure is building a new rooftop helipad at the Port Macquarie Hospital and relocating the car park.
OVERVIEW
A new helipad for the Port Macquarie Hospital will provide patients with the most direct route to the hospital’s Emergency Department and operating theatres while improving the experience and safety of patients, carers and staff.
The new helipad was completed in December 2023. The new car park will be constructed on the site of the existing helipad and main works is expected to start in early 2024.
The NSW Government is investing $21.5 million to deliver the new helipad and car park at Port Macquarie Base Hospital.
BENEFITS
The project will:
- Replace the existing helipad to serve the community now and into the future
- Deliver increased car park capacity at the Port Macquarie Hospital for patients, visitors and staff.
SCOPE
The project includes:
- Relocation and construction of a new helipad on the hospital roof
- New car park constructed on the existing helipad site.