Builders appointed for new $105 million Moree Hospital

A new $105 million Moree Hospital is one step closer, with the state government announcing the appointment of the main works contractor.

The next stage of the hospital development is expected to begin in coming months.

Following a competitive tender process, Hutchinson Builders was awarded the works contract.

The project received planning approval in January 2025, which is a key step in finalising the planning and design phase.

Part of the redeveloped facility will include a new acute services building which will consist of an emergency department, operating theatres, medical imaging, a birthing and inpatient unit, pathology and new main entry for the new hospital building.

Architectural plans show the ground floor of the new hospital building will include a five-bay emergency department, plus additional rooms. The radiology department will consist of spaces for x-ray, ultrasound, mammography and CT imaging. The pathology area will also be downstairs.

The first floor will include a surgical unit, consisting of an operating room, endoscopy suite and patient bays. A birthing unit and a ward consisting of one and two-bed rooms is also upstairs.

The Moree Hospital will continue to operate during construction as a district hospital, providing care for the Moree and surrounding communities, and will remain networked to Tamworth Hospital for access to specialist services, the NSW government said in its announcement.

Extensive consultation with staff and the community has been carried out throughout planning for the redevelopment to ensure the new hospital building creates a welcoming environment that reflects the heritage and culture of the region.

A language reference group is working to inform the inclusion of Aboriginal language and storytelling into signage and wayfinding into the redevelopment, while planning is underway for arts projects which will be included in the new acute services building.

Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park said the government has reached a significant milestone in the delivery of the redevelopment which will deliver enhanced healthcare facilities for Moree and surrounding communities.

“The Moree Hospital redevelopment will provide staff, patients, families and carers with a modern facility to support the health needs of the community now and into the future,” Mr Park said.

“All hospital services will continue to operate during construction, which follows significant planning and design work in collaboration with staff, stakeholders and the community.”