Construction giant John Holland Group has signed a State Government deal to complete the new Toowoomba Hospital.
The Government says the deal will lead to construction of the new hospital being accelerated.
The new Toowoomba Hospital will include at least 538 overnight beds including a dedicated 84-bed acute mental health facility, a cardiac lab, more dialysis, a larger emergency department, a multi-storey car park and other expanded clinical services.
Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Tim Nicholls said the signing of the deal was a critical milestone for the new hospital.
Treasurer and Member for Toowoomba South David Janetzki said the new Toowoomba Hospital was a gamechanger for the local community.
Member for Toowoomba North Trevor Watts said a new hospital build was integral to keeping up with the changing demographics of the local area.
“Toowoomba has a growing and ageing population, which is increasing pressure on our hospitals and health services each year, and that’s why it is so exciting to see this important project reach another major milestone,” Mr Watts said.
Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald said, when finished, the new hospital would have a wide-ranging impact.
Member for Condamine Pat Weir said locals were excited to see more activity at the new hospital site over coming months.
“There will be staged delivery to keep the new Toowoomba Hospital project on track and the community is really going to see activity at the new site ramp up,” Mr Weir said.