New hospital for Gold Coast one step closer

• Multiplex Constructions has been awarded the tender to lead the design stage of the new Coomera Hospital.
• The new $1.3 billion hospital will deliver 404 new beds for the Gold Coast region.
• It is expected the new Coomera Hospital will be completed in the second half of 2027.

The new Coomera Hospital on the Gold Coast is a step closer to reality today after the Queensland Government awarded Multiplex Constructions the contract to deliver stage one of the $1.3 billion facility.

The new hospital will deliver 404 new beds, including surgical, medical, ambulatory, sub-acute and mental health inpatient beds to the community. 

It will also provide emergency department treatment spaces and a satellite medical imaging department, alongside new operating theatres, endoscopy rooms, birthing suites, consult rooms, and mental health support services.

Speciality services will also be available at the new hospital including Intensive Care, Coronary Care and a Special Care Nursery.

These additions will provide residents with care closer to home and reduce travel time to the Gold Coast University Hospital and other major South-East Queensland hospitals.

As the Coomera Hospital population catchment is expected to almost double by 2036, the new Coomera Hospital masterplan will provide for further expansion of services to ensure the growing community’s needs continue to be met.

Preparatory works have already occurred to make the site safe, including demolition of site dwellings.

Early works for the new Coomera Hospital will begin later this year, with the project expected to be completed in late 2027.

Quotes attributable to the Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services Shannon Fentiman:

“I am proud to announce that Multiplex Constructions will deliver the brand new $1.3 billion hospital at Coomera.

“This project will be a gamechanger for this growing community, providing specialist services and world-class technology.

“This major milestone is yet another example of the Queensland Government’s commitment to delivering a world-class public health system for all Queenslanders.

“The new Coomera Hospital will make a significant difference to Gold Coast locals by bringing healthcare closer to home and taking the pressure off the Gold Coast University and Robina hospitals." 

Quotes attributable to Palaszczuk Government Minister and Gold Coast MP Meaghan Scanlon:

“The Gold Coast is growing – which is why we’re delivering more hospitals, more beds and more frontline staff.

“It’s only the Palaszczuk Government that committed to building a new hospital at Coomera, and today’s announcement is a big milestone.

“This is one of many health projects the Palaszczuk Government has committed on the Gold Coast thanks to the $2.1 billion health investment announced in the Budget.

“It joins the Gold Coast university Hospital sub-acute expansion, Gold Coast Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit with 40 beds, Tugun Satellite Hospital and expansions to Robina Hospital that will deliver 134 new beds.”

Quotes attributable to Gold Coast Health and Hospital Service Chief Executive Ron Calvert:

“The northern Gold Coast is the fastest growing region in Queensland. 

“With population growth and ageing continuing to drive increased demand for healthcare, the tender announcement for construction of the Coomera Hospital is welcome news for our city.

“The new Coomera Hospital will provide 404 beds as well as supplement services provided at Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Day Hospital and our community health facilities.”

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