Coomera Hospital build: Concrete poured for foundations as building work ramps up

Construction crews have reached a major milestone on the Coomera Hospital, with new pictures and videos showing how the project is taking shape.

Work on the new Coomera Hospital has reached a major milestone with the start of concrete pours for its foundations.

Trucks at the site this week began pouring 1200 cubic metres of concrete for lift cores of the main hospital building.

The 404-bed facility, on a site overlooking Coomera Town Centre, is due to be completed in late 2027.

Minister for Health Shannon Fentiman said she was excited to see “significant work” underway to bring the hospital to life.

“The Gold Coast population is continuing to grow at an exponential rate, which is why we’re building more beds so the community can continue accessing the healthcare they need for generations to come,” she said.

Gaven MP and Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon inspecting work on the new Coomera Hospital on Friday September 6, 2024.

Member for Gaven and Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon, who inspected the work on Friday, also said the new hospital was badly needed.

“This is a major step forward in delivering better health care for the Gold Coast,” Ms Scanlon said.

“The new Coomera Hospital will bring much-needed services to one of Australia’s fastest-growing communities, ensuring Gold Coasters have access to quality care in their community.

“We are committed to building hospitals and expanding the services that Queenslanders need.”

In addition to the start of the concrete pours, Gold Coast Health Executive Director for Infrastructure Project Delivery and Commissioning Richard Christensen said detailed design work had now been completed for 80 per cent of the new hospital.

“The commencement of the concrete footings, as well the achievement of reaching 80 per cent completion on detailed design, marks critical milestones for this project,” he said.

“The new Coomera Hospital will be a facility that will benefit the whole community, alleviating pressure across Gold Coast Health’s entire network, particularly for Gold Coast University Hospital and Robina Hospital.

Concrete is poured at the Coomera Hospital site on Tuesday September 3, and right, how it will look when finished.

“The project team has been actively engaging with end users, from surgeons and nurses to cleaners and food service staff, to ensure the spaces we create are fit for purpose.

“The new Coomera Hospital is being designed with the future in mind, integrating the latest technology and patient-centred care to meet the needs of our growing community.

“The 404-bed facility will also bring new services and enhance health care accessibility for the Northern Corridor, one of Australia’s fastest-growing populations.”

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