Redcliffe Hospital carpark on track to open later this year

The new multistorey carpark at a busy hospital north of Brisbane is on track to open later this year but it could cost more than expected to park there.

Redcliffe Hospital carpark which is expected to be open later this year. PICTURE: Renae Droop

The $23.7 million multistorey carpark at Redcliffe Hospital is expected to be open later this year but the State Government is refusing to reveal how much residents will have to pay to park there.

The State Government has previously told The Herald parking would be capped at $15 a day.

When asked if the parking prices had been determined a Redcliffe Hospital spokesman refused to give up any figures.

“The tariff structure, including concessional rates for eligible patients, visitors, and staff will be announced in coming months,” the spokesman said.

When the much-needed project was announced by the State Government in 2017, it was made clear the carpark would not be run by a private company.

It was proposed tariffs collected will be used by Metro North Health Services to pay off the loan for the building.

It was due to be open last year but construction did not start until August.

Once complete there will be an extra 400 car park spaces for patients, visitors and staff- bringing the total to 1100.

Redcliffe Hospital’s new multistorey carpark development. Picture: Renae Droop

During construction 200 carpark spaces have been closed and staff left to park at the Redcliffe Showgrounds and walk.

Patients and visitors are parking in side streets – the very problem the new multistorey carpark is proposed to fix.

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A Redcliffe Hospital spokesman said construction crews were now working on the fit out and facade of the building.

“This month also sees civil works to Recreation Street commence, with improvements to the entry and exit lanes to and from the hospital,” the spokesman said.

Cars parked along Houghton Street, near Redcliffe Hospital during construction of the new multistorey carpark. Picture: Renae Droop

Cars along Livermore Street, near the Redcliffe Hospital. Picture: Renae Droop

“Closer to the end of the project, works will be completed to other carparking areas on the hospital campus.”

The project is just one of many multi-million upgrades underway.

The Redcliffe Hospital spokesman said construction had started on the new $16 million medical imaging department.

The multistorey carpark at Redcliffe Hospital is expected to be open later this year. Picture: Renae Droop

Once complete the two-storey building will be home to the promised MRI machine and second CT machine.

This new building will also include the new paediatrics emergency department, which will be funded by the Federal Government.

A $5.4 million operating theatre is under construction on Level 2 and is expected to be open later this year.

The $4 million upgrade to the maternity and birth suite was completed early this year. The project included an additional birth suite and water immersion bath and a redesign to the hospital’s neonatal unit.