The main works contract for the construction of the new Laverton Hospital in Western Australia has been awarded to ADCO Constructions Pty Ltd.
Main works will be carried out concurrently with forward works from March of this year – both undertaken by ADCO Constructions.
“Following the early start on forward works for the new Laverton Hospital, I’m excited to see things are moving ahead to the next phase.
“The new hospital will provide patients with contemporary models of care with a range of short-stay inpatient clinical and treatment services close to home.
“Importantly, the people of Laverton and surrounds will have ready access to contemporary emergency and outpatient facilities including community and mental health, and specialist services,” Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson said.
The new hospital will provide modern emergency and contemporary multidisciplinary ambulatory care facilities and outpatient services, including:
- Community health
- Mental health
- Drug and alcohol services
- Specialist facilities for visiting clinicians
- Space for an on-site private GP clinic
This new healthcare facility will ensure that a range of services are available to the community under one roof.
The Australian Government has contributed $16.8 million through its Community Health and Hospitals Program towards the new Laverton Hospital.
“This is historic news for Laverton. It's been promised for many years but it’s only being finally delivered under my term as Member for Kalgoorlie.
“I have worked hard to advocate for this on behalf of my community and I’m so proud to have been able to deliver it.
“I’d like to thank the Minister and the Cook Government for listening and supporting the Goldfields region,” Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent said.
Source: Government of Western Australia – Media Statements; Government of Western Australia – WA Country Health Service (1, 2)
