Thursday, 25 August 2022
The Cowra community has been provided with its first look at designs for the new
$110.2 million Cowra Hospital marking a significant milestone for the redevelopment.
Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke has welcomed the concept design
showcasing the new, purpose-built health facility in Cowra which will transform health
services and facilities in the region.
“The Cowra community is one step closer to gaining its new hospital, which has been boosted by an additional $40 million announced as part of the 2022-23 NSW Budget, bringing the total investment to $110.2 million,” Ms Cooke said.
“Located across two levels on the existing site, the redevelopment will deliver a new
hospital and provide enhanced health services within a modern facility for patients,
staff, and the Cowra community for generations to come.”
The additional investment will enable more services and facilities to be delivered
including extra emergency department bays, additional inpatient beds, a second full
birthing suite, three additional chairs for renal and oncology, four more dental chairs
and enhanced training and education facilities.
Minister for Regional Health Bronnie Taylor said the local community has played a key
role in shaping the design for the new hospital which will provide upgraded inpatient
beds and new health services including the hospital’s first CT scanner and ultrasound.
“Community involvement in the design of contemporary health facilities is so important
to getting it right and it’s great to see the Cowra community so engaged in the project,”
Mrs Taylor said.
“The NSW Nationals in Government have listened, and the feedback from locals has
helped inform the hospital’s two-level design, improved access and parking, new
landscaped areas and enhanced views within the hospital.”
The new $110.2 million hospital will deliver:
• An emergency department,
• A general medical and surgery inpatient ward,
• A peri-operative service (a range of surgical procedures),
• A maternity unit with a dedicated nursery,
• Ambulatory care (services for outpatients),
• Oral health (dental clinic),
• Renal dialysis (dialysis treatment for outpatients),
• Oncology (chemotherapy treatments),
• Community Health and Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol services,
• Tresillian inpatient beds for new mothers and their babies, and
• A CT Scanner and an Ultrasound
Ms Cooke said the design also highlights the new hospital’s connection to the local
landscape and views.
“There will be natural light through an internal lightwell to create a welcoming and
supportive environment for patients, staff and visitors,” Ms Cooke said.
“Street access from Liverpool Street will also be maintained as part of the new hospital,
providing a connection to the town centre and nearby medical services.”
The community is being encouraged to share their feedback on the concept design
and ask questions at a series of stakeholder and community information sessions with
the project team.
Drop-in sessions will be held at Cowra Civic Centre on:
• Wednesday 31 August 2022, 5.00pm – 6.30pm
• Thursday 1 September 2022, 9.00am-11.00am
• Wednesday 7 September 2022, 12.30pm-2.30pm
The project team will also be available to answer questions at Kendal Street on
Thursday 1 September 2022 and Wednesday 7 September 2022.
A virtual session will take place on Thursday 8 September 2022 at 5pm. To register
for the online session or to provide feedback on the concept design please contact the
project team via phone on 9978 5432 or email HI-Cowra@health.nsw.gov.au or visit
Construction is on track to commence in 2023 and the community will continue to be
updated as planning progresses and we move towards construction.