Cessnock Hospital Concept Design Released for Community Feedback
The community is invited to provide input on the Cessnock Hospital Redevelopment as concept designs are unveiled today. The NSW Government is investing $111.48 million to modernize and enhance the hospital’s facilities, ensuring improved health services for the Cessnock community.
Key Features of the Redevelopment
The redevelopment includes a new two-level Acute Services Building, which will house a range of enhanced health services and facilities, including:
- A new and expanded emergency department
- Two new inpatient units with single and double rooms
- A new medical imaging service
- Improved connections to existing buildings
Concept Design Overview
Ground floor layout of the new Acute Services Building, highlighting the emergency department and medical imaging services.
Ground Floor Design
First Floor Design
First floor layout, showing the inpatient units within the new Acute Services Building.
Aerial View
An aerial view of the Cessnock Hospital campus with the new Acute Services Building in relation to existing structures.
Community Involvement
The project design has been informed by consultations with clinicians, staff, and consumers to ensure the best possible facility. The community’s input is crucial in shaping the final design.
Information Sessions
Community members can view the designs, ask questions, and provide feedback at two drop-in sessions on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the View Street Clinic on the Cessnock Hospital campus from 10 am to 12 pm and 4 pm to 6 pm.
Feedback Opportunity
A short survey is available for the community to share their thoughts on the concept design until Friday, June 14, 2024. This feedback will aid in project planning and inform the schematic design.
For more information or to view the full suite of concept design images, visit the hospital’s website or contact the project team at HI-Cessnock@health.nsw.gov.au.