THE Moree Hospital Redevelopment has reached a major milestone, with the new two-storey acute services building reaching its highest point and the roof now complete.

The $105 million investment in the Moree Hospital Redevelopment will deliver a new acute services building, an emergency department, ambulance bay, operating theatre, medical imaging, birthing, inpatient unit, pathology, kiosk and main entrance.

Nearly three kilometres of roofing battens and 2900 square metres of roof sheeting was installed to complete the roof of the new acute services building.

The milestone follows the completion of groundworks and concrete pours for the redevelopment, which included more than 3000 tonnes of fill and over 2000 cubic metres of concrete poured, highlighting the significant activity under way across site.

With most of the structural works now complete, work will progress on the internal fit-out of the new building and exterior façade.

The $105 million investment in the Moree Hospital Redevelopment will deliver a new acute services building, an emergency department, ambulance bay, operating theatre, medical imaging, birthing, inpatient unit, pathology, kiosk and main entrance.

As part of the redevelopment, the Crane and Glennie Building was recently demolished to create a new courtyard that will connect the new acute services building to the existing hospital buildings. The landscaped courtyard will enhance campus connectivity, while creating a welcoming and accessible space for patients, visitors and staff to enjoy.

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

Construction on the redevelopment is expected to be completed in 2027.

Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park said the completed stage is an exciting milestone for the Moree community.

“This brings access to enhanced healthcare services a step closer with the new acute services building taking shape,” he said.

“The $105 million Moree Hospital redevelopment will deliver modern health care facilities for the Moree community and a provide a contemporary, purpose-built workplace for staff.”

Labor Spokesperson for Northern Tablelands Peter Primrose said ensuring rural and regional communities have access to the best healthcare is a key priority.

“The redevelopment is supporting an estimated 200 direct jobs with the potential for supporting hundreds of indirect jobs over the life of the project, which is benefiting the local Moree economy as construction progresses,” he said.