WORKS to deliver the $105 million Moree Hospital redevelopment have reached a significant milestone, with the first major concrete pour completed.

The redevelopment will deliver modern and contemporary health facilities to meet the health needs of the community.

It includes construction of the new acute services building, an emergency department, ambulance bay, operating theatre, medical imaging, birthing and inpatient unit, pathology and a new main entry to the hospital.

Nearly 1700 cubic metres of concrete will be used to create the structure for the new building – enough to fill an Olympic swimming pool.

Construction for the redevelopment is estimated to support about 150 direct jobs, with the potential to support hundreds of indirect jobs over the life of the project.

The Moree Hospital redevelopment is expected to be completed in 2027.

Construction on the redevelopment is expected to be completed in 2027, with staff and the community continuing to be updated as work progresses.

All hospital services will remain operational during construction.

The redevelopment is being delivered by Health Infrastructure, in partnership with Hunter New England Local Health District and builder, Hutchinson Builders.

Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park said the redevelopment will help ensure patients in Moree have access to world-class care, closer to home.

“This is an important milestone that lays the foundation for the expanded health services the community needs now and into the future,” Mr Park said.

Labor spokesperson for Northern Tablelands, Peter Primrose, is delighted to see the progress of the hospital redevelopment.

“Not only is this important project delivering a new health facility for the region, but it’s also generating jobs during construction,” Mr Primrose said.

“Importantly hospital services will continue during the construction period, and I thank staff, patients and visitors for their patience while the work is underway.”