We're investing $1.2 billion to build a bigger and better Bundaberg Hospital on a new site at Thabeban.
Our project is one of the largest in Queensland and includes:
- more beds and operating rooms
- new medical and surgical wards
- more health care services.
The new hospital will serve our growing and ageing community and help you get more of the care you need close to home.
We expect the new hospital to be finished by the end of 2027, weather and building conditions permitting.
Why we're expanding
Our regional population is growing and more people will need access to quality health care in our area.
Bundaberg Hospital is also one of our busiest hospitals and provides specialist health services for patients across Wide Bay. Building a new Bundaberg Hospital on a new site will make sure we meet the needs of our community, now and in the future.
The upgrades are part of the Queensland Health and Hospitals Plan. We've planned them based on:
- our medical and clinical health service needs
- information about our population and expected growth
- feedback and consultation with our patients and community
- advice from builders, engineers and design experts
- feedback from our staff, nurses, doctors and clinical experts.
What we're building
The new Bundaberg Hospital building program includes the following building and services upgrades.
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121 new overnight beds
Larger emergency department
New operating rooms, with support for cardiology procedures
New clinical services building with 6 levels and a rooftop helipad
Larger range of outpatient and diagnostic services
Acute mental health inpatient unit
Teaching, training and research spaces
Support services building with 3 levels
Where we're building the new hospital
The new hospital will be located near Bundaberg Ring Road and Kay McDuff Drive.
The latest master plan for the site shows the planned layout of buildings, parking areas and drop off or pick up points. We’ve also thought about how we can expand our new hospital in the long-term future.
You’ll likely be able to use buses, ride-share, walkways and bike paths to get to hospital. We’re looking at different ways to help people get there.
We want to make sure there’s enough parking when you come to hospital. Queensland Health is looking at options as part of a separate project. Parking will be safe and affordable.
Timeline
The timeline and dates may change.
March 2023 – New hospital access road completed
May 2024 – Onsite early works start
Mid 2024 – Detailed design due to be completed
2024 – Major construction starts, subject to environmental approvals
Late 2027 – New hospital completed, weather and building conditions permitting
Plans for the old hospital
We'll still use parts of the old hospital on Bourbong Street for specialist appointments and day health services that aren't urgent. Our oral health and cancer care patients can continue to see us at our centre on Hope Street. All patients requiring an overnight stay will be cared for at our new hospital.
Jobs
As we grow and finish our upgrades, we’ll need new staff members to join our team. We'll have jobs across all areas including nursing, medicine, allied health, pharmacy and business support.
You can search our vacancies or register your interest for future jobs when our new hospital opens.
Jobs in construction
Building the hospital will create around 2,887 construction jobs.
If you'd like to apply for construction jobs or trade contracts you can express your interest:
CPB Contractors will deliver the detailed design and early works for the project in Stage 1. Under the Queensland Government's two-stage contractor model, they must deliver a value for money guaranteed price for the project before main works construction begins in Stage 2.
Get involved
We’re working with people and groups from our community to help plan the upgrades and get feedback. This includes holding:
- user group sessions where we co-design clinical and public spaces with architects and clinicians
- consultations about the look and design of the upgrades and wayfinding strategy
- training and work experience opportunities for local school students.
We're also working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and Traditional Owners to make sure the new hospital is welcoming and culturally safe.
Stay up to date
To keep up to date with the project, sign up to for the latest news, follow us on social media or read our project updates.
- New Bundaberg Hospital project delivery update - September 2024 [PDF 5375.34 KB]
- New Bundaberg Hospital project delivery update – August 2024 [PDF 6564.63 KB]
- New Bundaberg Hospital First Nations fact sheet – June 2024 [PDF 4110.5 KB]
- New Bundaberg Hospital project delivery update – May 2024 [PDF 4707.25 KB]
- New Bundaberg Hospital early works notification – May 2024 [PDF 1385.39 KB]
- New Bundaberg Hospital project delivery update – March 2024 [PDF 1136.17 KB]
Tell us what you think
To tell us what you think or ask a question, call us on 07 4303 8540 or email wbhhs‑newhospital@health.qld.gov.au.
Latest news
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Emergency care to reach new heights at new hospital with rooftop helipad
A rooftop helipad on the new Bundaberg Hospital is set to play a vital role in speeding up medical responses and enabling the safe and efficient transport of critically unwell patients.
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New Bundaberg Hospital project team to host pop-up information booths
Locals are encouraged to visit a pop-up information booth to talk directly to new Bundaberg Hospital project representatives about their new hospital.
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History made on $1.2 billion new Bundaberg Hospital project
The Premier and his Cabinet were in Bundaberg to officially turn the sod, marking a significant milestone as early construction works begin.
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New Bundaberg Hospital moves into detailed design phase
Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service staff and consumers with lived experience are sharing valuable input to help shape the final phase of the new Bundaberg Hospital.
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New Bundaberg Hospital Staff Consultation
Last week over 100 of our colleagues attended around 30 design workshops to share their specialist expertise and experience with the project architects, representing the interests of our broader team.
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Tender award paves way for Bundaberg's big hospital build
The Queensland Government has announced CPB Contractors as managing contractor for stage one of the new $1.2 billion Bundaberg Hospital.
Contact us
- Phone: 07 4303 8540
- Email: WBHHS-NewHospital@health.qld.gov.au
- Post: New Bundaberg Hospital project, Bundaberg Hospital, PO Box 34, Bundaberg Qld 4670
Last updated: October 2024