New beds and birth suites open as part of major Logan Hospital Expansion

• New services part of $1 billion-plus investment at Logan Hospital
• 24 new beds and chairs in initial Transit Care Hub expansion
• More birthing suites and eight new birthing pools
• Water immersion during labour and water birthing now available to local women
• Contemporary new facilities with a modern design

Better healthcare services, closer to home are now a reality for the Logan community, with the opening of Logan Hospital’s new Birthing Suites and Transit Care Hub this week.

The new services are part of the Queensland Government’s more than $1 billion investment in the hospital to provide significantly increased capacity and modern facilities for the growing Logan community.

The Transit Care Hub features 24 new beds and chairs, which will increase to 33 by early next year.

The number of Birthing Suites has increased to 12, with eight new birthing pools also installed.

The Queensland Government’s record investment in Logan Hospital includes:

• $460 million for the Stage 1 Expansion Project delivering 206 beds and treatment spaces - currently under construction
• $530 million for the Stage 2 Expansion Project delivering 112 beds and more operating theatres - currently in design
• $18.8 million for the refurbishment of the hospital’s Maternity Service – construction continuing
• $20 million for a new 28-bed modular medical ward set to open in the second half of 2023
• $61.92 million for a new multi-level car park – completed in early 2022.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Health and Ambulance Services, Shannon Fentiman”

“I am thrilled to be able to deliver this vital health infrastructure for the people of Logan.

“The boost to capacity is just the beginning of one of the state’s largest ever hospital expansion projects, which will deliver 206 additional beds and treatment spaces by the end of next year, and a further 112 beds by 2026.

“Logan is one of the fastest growing regions in the state and this investment will ensure we can keep up with demand while providing the best possible healthcare experience through access to contemporary facilities and state-of-the-art technology.

“Increasing the capacity of the Transit Care Hub will provide a more streamlined admission and discharge process – helping to free up acute beds for those who need them most.

“While the Birthing Suites are a welcomed addition for expecting mothers in this community, I’m excited to provide this choice to local women for the first time.

Quotes attributable to the Treasurer, Cameron Dick:

“When I was Health Minister, the Logan Hospital Expansion was announced and through that process we consulted mums and families about what they wanted.

“Mums and families said they were happy with the high-level maternity care at the Logan Hospital but they wanted more options around birthing services.

“The upgraded Birthing Suites delivers just that, with eight of the 12 birthing suites having birthing pools.

“Looking ahead, design has already begun on the $530 million Logan Hospital Stage 2 Expansion Project, with a managing contractor now appointed and early works set to start in early 2024.

“Stage 2 will provide even more beds – 112 across four new wards – in a new clinical services building which will also feature new operating theatres, endoscopy and pharmacy departments.

Quotes attributable to Member for Logan, Linus Power:

“The fit-out of these new services is something the community has been calling for and our Government has listened.

“This will significantly boost capacity of the hospital and provide some much-needed relief for the emergency department, that provides care to more than 100,000 patients each year.

“Our community is rapidly growing and our Government’s investment in the Logan Hospital will ensure we can keep up with demand.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Macalister, Melissa McMahon:

“The expansion of the Logan Hospital is very much welcomed by the community.

“Opening these two new services will provide local families and expecting mothers with more choice.

“The Transit Care Hub provides a critical service for this community, allowing patients awaiting discharge to still be provided with the care they need, while waiting for an admission or transfer between hospitals.

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