Construction begins on new South Tuggeranong Health Centre ACT
Construction has commenced on the new South Tuggeranong Health Centre in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and southsiders will soon reap the benefits of expanded health services closer to home.
The delivery of this new facility, which will help enhance healthcare options for residents in Canberra’s south, is part of the ACT Government’s record investment into the region’s health care.
“This milestone means we are a step closer to improving access for people on Canberra’s southside. The new health centre will enable Tuggeranong residents to access to care closer to home, including supported telehealth appointments that will reduce the need to go into our busy hospitals or travel to other community sites.
“The design of the centre has been shaped by extensive engagement with clinicians and the local community to ensure it meets their needs. With 11 consultation rooms and a flexible layout, the centre will support a ranfe of healthcare services delivered by Canberra Health Services and our non-government partners.
“The new facility is the first of the four new health centres for the ACT, with another three coming to the Inner South, North Gungahlin and West Belconnen. They will all provide localised, multidisciplinary care with a focus on preventive care and advice, early intervention and the management of chronic illnesses,” Minister for Health Rachel Stephen-Smith said.
Services that will be available once the new South Tuggeranong Health Centre in Conder is up and running include paediatrics, pathology collection, dementia care, diabetes clinics, falls and falls injury prevention, chronic disease programs and a virtual care room.
Shape has been appointed as Head Contractor for the project. Construction is due to be completed in August 2026 and the new facility will be operational by September 2026.
In addition, site planning as well as preliminary design works are underway for new health centres in North Gungahlin and the Inner South.
“We are honoured to be part of this important project that will bring essential healthcare services closer to the South Tuggeranong community. Our team is committed to delivering a facility that meets the highest standards of quality and functionality,” Shape General Manager Tom Sparkes said.
Source: ACT Government - Open Government; ACT Government - Our CBR; ACT Government - Built for CBR
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