Development plans for a new short-stay hospital in Mackay now sit with Mackay Regional Council, in an effort to bolster the region’s healthcare capacity.
Short Stay Private Hospitals has formed an alliance with ReNew Mackay for a 60-bed facility that aims to complement healthcare currently servicing the region.
The alliance says the addition to Mackay’s healthcare landscape will increase quality options for the region.
The development application has been lodged with Mackay Regional Council at 476 Bridge Rd West Mackay, opposite Mackay Base Hospital.
The project would include five operating theatres and the latest in health technology, including space for healthcare services such as X-ray, pathology and pharmacy uses. Plans also include space for a café, and 154 car parking spaces have been included in the lodgement.
“This project aims to complement and strengthen the healthcare options available to residents in Mackay and the wider region,” Short Stay Private Hospitals Director Leith MacMillan said.
“We want residents to receive excellent care close to home without having to travel to other parts of the state or country.
“This helps to reduce waitlists, attracts more specialists to the region and improves overall health outcomes.
“Health technology continues to change for the benefit of patients and we would look forward to working with the Mackay community.”
Short Stay Private Hospitals is an Australian-owned and funded organisation with experience in providing integrated models to communities.
Plans submitted to council read that the facility will operate 24 hours per day, seven days a week, however notes that the health care services will likely contain their operating hours to normal business hours.
It also states that the proposed hospital does not include an emergency department and that ambulances will only be accessing the site to transfer patients to and from the facility, not under lights and sirens.
ReNew Mackay’s Craig Percival said the project added to the vision to improve the region’s offerings to residents.
“Mackay will grow and attract new economic activity if we continue to boost our essential services,” Mr Percival said.
“This healthcare project would be a quality addition to the region.
“ReNew Mackay is proud to link with these positive projects and we look forward to the next steps.”
ReNew Mackay is a locally-led private consortium with global and national success in urban regeneration. Its project partners are companies behind some of Queensland’s iconic buildings, award-winning architecture, community infrastructure and master- planned developments.
Artist impression of a new 60-bed private hospital planned to be built directly opposite Mackay Base Hospital on Bridge Road. The development plans have been lodged with Mackay Regional Council. Image supplied
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