The Western Australian  Government has  unveiled the master plan for the new 367-bed Midland Health Campus and the vision for the future expansion to a 464-bed hospital.


St John of God Health Care is the preferred respondent to partner with the State in delivering the new hospital in a public private partnership and is releasing the master plan - developed in conjunction with its design and construction partners, Hassell and Brookfield Multiplex - to the public as it begins the planning approval process.


Health Minister Kim Hames said the Midland Health Campus would provide contemporary, patient-centred design focused on healing.


“The proposed design creates a connection with the outdoors by optimising the use of natural light and views of surrounds including the distant Darling Scarp, and the creation of green spaces that aim to reduce stress and improve clinical outcomes,” Dr Hames said.


“The new Midland Health Campus will enhance the former Midland Railway Workshops precinct though its industrially inspired design and large multi-use civic plaza which will integrate it with the wider community.


“The State and St John of God Health Care are committed to delivering the new hospital for the people of Midland and surrounds by 2015 and is working towards reaching contractual agreement in the coming months, to enable construction to begin by mid-year.”


The master plan and development application are being submitted for approval while negotiations continue to ensure building can commence as soon as contractual agreement is reached.


The new hospital will have 50 per cent more beds than Swan District Hospital and a broader range of services including high dependency and coronary care and cancer care.



It is planned that Swan District Hospital will close upon the opening of Midland Health Campus.

 

The Midland Health Campus Master Plan will be advertised by the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority for public comment in the coming weeks.


More information is at  http://www.midlandhealthcampus.health.wa.gov.au.