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Planning for a new
hospital in Bundaberg
PROJECT UPDATE #1 | OCTOBER 2020
We’re developing a detailed business case that will investigate the
delivery of a new, state-of-the-art public hospital on a greenfield site,
west of Kay McDuff Drive and adjacent to the Ring Road, in Bundaberg.
Project benefits Project background
• Future-proofing our Bundaberg Hospital has operated from its current site since 1914,
public healthcare system and while it has served the region well since this time, it is close to
to meet the needs of capacity and opportunities to expand healthcare services are limited.
the Wide Bay regional
communities Our region’s population is both growing and ageing, meaning more
• New and expanded people with more complex health conditions will be relying on our
specialist services, health system. The hospital’s infrastructure is also ageing and
delivered closer to home does not support the delivery of contemporary models of care.
• Contemporary healthcare Furthermore, the hospital site is affected by flooding.
models that better meet
In time, these pressures will place significant strain on our critical
the changing and growing
needs of our communities services so it is imperative that we plan early to strengthen our
public healthcare system, to ensure it can adequately accommodate
• A more sustainable and
the changing and growing healthcare needs of our local communities.
tranquil environment that
is culturally appropriate In November 2017, the Queensland Government invested $3 million
and promotes health toward a preliminary business case to investigate a new or refurbished
and wellbeing hospital. Completed in April 2019, it recommended that a new hospital
• Advanced technology on a new site would best meet the future health needs of the region.
that provides a seamless
patient journey through A further $6.7 million was allocated in June 2019 to develop
the health system a detailed business case. It involves expanding on earlier work,
• Help to attract and identifying a preferred site for a new hospital, and providing a
retain talented health greater level of analysis to help the state government make informed
professionals and decisions about the hospital’s future design, staging and funding.
provide more education,
training and research Building Queensland is leading the preparation of the detailed
opportunities business case in partnership with Wide Bay Hospital and
Health Service (WBHHS) and Queensland Health.
• A boost to the local
economy through the The detailed business case is expected to be presented to the
provision of jobs Queensland Government in 2021 for consideration.
population alcohol consumption We anti
and obesity in servic
doublin
require
Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service capacit
outside
Our current challenges and case for change While th
Our challenges
The projected growth in population and ageing demographic ofrates
High
Fraser Coast and broader Wide Bay regional communities, including
our Bundaberg,
of mental NorthHigh
the Discovery
health problems
Burnett,
Coast,
rates of hospital
mean for
admissions thatchronic
the Que
changin
the current Bundaberg Hospital facilities will be unable to cope with future health service demands. regiona
diseases populat
develop
Wide Bay HHS provides health services to the increasi
North Burnett, Bundaberg and Fraser Coast local
government areas and part of the Gladstone The com
local government area (the Agnes Water-Miriam present
Vale statistical area). We cover an area of about We need
37,000km2, with a population of more than 214,000. capable
Rapidly ageing High rates of smoking, Ageing health service Ageing health
multiple
population alcohol consumption infrastructure
We anticipate thereand workforce
will be a substantial increase
and obesity in service demand by 2026 – including a potential
technology
doubling in demand for emergency care – which will
require us both to significantly increase our inpatient
capacity and find smarter ways to care for people
outside a hospital setting where appropriate.
While the region’s population growth is lower than
the Queensland average, its demographic profile is
High rates of mental High rates of hospital High levelsBoth
of Fraser Coast and
High rates of
changing rapidly. Bundaberg
health problems admissions for chronic socio-economic unemployment
regional councils are responding to the ageing
diseases disadvantage
population by approving large-scale aged-care
developments. The ageing population will place
14%
increasing demands on the public health system.
The combined risk factors of Wide Bay residents
presents a significant challenge to the HHS.
2026
We need to develop healthcare models that are
projection
capable of managing patients with complex,
Ageing health service
infrastructure and
Ageing health
workforce 2017
multiple conditions.
technology
214,000
The existing hospital’s ageing infrastructure has inefficient layouts for the delivery of contemporary models of care
Wide Bay population growth
Planning a new hospital
High levels of
socio-economic
High rates of
unemployment What we’ve heard so far
Planning for a new hospital is an incredibly
disadvantage 8 • A modern facility that is safe and secure
complex and detailed process. Health service
for workers, patients and their visitors,
CAPACITY
planning specialists and architects are currently:
14%
with comfortable traversing distances
• examining the full scope of services to be • Open layouts for staff to observe patients,
provided and considering the appropriate work and provide support across the unit
contemporary healthcare models2026that will
projection • Access to natural light and the integration
support these services of indoor/outdoor green spaces
2017
• reviewing briefs for each hospital unit/
214,000
• A dedicated place that is peaceful, open and
department, which set out important calm and allows people to connect to country
planning, operational and design
• Education, training and research to be closely
considerations and requirements.
integrated to the health service
2014–15 2026–27
Over 100 staff, consumer and community Actual Projected
• Advanced technology and appropriate
representatives have been involved in a series of storage for medical equipment
“user group” sessions to inform this body of work. Increased pressures on
Wide Bay population growth inpatient capacity
8
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SiteStory
features
continued from page 1. Land near airport selected as preferred site
Teamwork key to achievements
• On higher ground Selecting the right site for a new hospital in Bundaberg is vital to
which is accessible building the future of healthcare and servicing the health needs of
during flooding our regional communities now and into the future.
• Close toDebbie
“I know several continue to lead ourIn July 2020,
willkey Premier
work that Annastacia
had been Palaszczuk announced 60 hectares
postponed during
roads, providing of
organisation with passion, dedication and state-owned
COVID-19; planning or building new west of Kay McDuff Drive and
land that sits to the
opportunities
integrity.” for adjacent infrastructure
to the Ringacross
Road,theabout 5km south of the central business
region; and
multiple access points rolling out WBHHS’s Organisational
district, as the location of the preferred site for a new hospital. The
Debbie completed her general nurse training
• Ainlarge,
1981 atrelatively
Mackay Base
flatHospital, before
site fulfilsValues and Behaviours, developed
a wide range of criteria that would enable it to accommodate
through a robust consultation process
embarking
site on a combination
to develop a health of long-term one of the most
with staff. important developments in Bundaberg’s history.
study and work, coinciding with a rise
and education precinct
The site was
through the ranks in hospital administration. identified
She said through
what she valued a all
above comprehensive process, which
over time and allow for
considered
elsemore than 40 sites
was collaboration across the region, including more than
and teamwork.
expansion when
She held several needed
senior positions in north
and central Queensland health services,
20 put forward through a publicly advertised expression of interest.
“When we face challenges, we face
• Ainnatural environment
which she oversaw the introduction of
that is peaceful,
new models of care and the successful
Having a them
site together and divide the burden
more than 60 hectares in size provides us with the
and workload. When we achieve
open and calm,
completion flexibilitysuccess,
of several large capital works needed the to accommodate
sense future growth and expansion, and
of achievement is
promoting
projects. healing the opportunity
shared andtothe
develop
triumph isamultiplied.
health and education precinct over time.
and recovery
Debbie joined WBHHS in 2006 as Executive “I’m excited to be your new leader,
• Director offor
Suitable Nursing and Midwifery Services.
helicopter and I’m proud to have you all on my
access and close to Chief Operating
She was later appointed team.”
Officer in 2014, a role that was renamed
the airport and new
Executive Director of Acute Hospital and
Aeromedical Base in 2018, with oversight
Community Services
of a wide range of services and infrastructure
• Close to the emergency
planning.
services complex
on Wyllie
“When Street
I started myandnursing career almost 40
education
years ago, I providers
didn’t imagine that I might one
day lead a highly successful health service in
• Well located
one of the mostfor North parts of the world,
beautiful
Burnett
supported and
by Fraser
the best team of people I’ve
ever encountered,”
Coast Debbie said.
patients, carers
and families travelling
“But I couldn’t be more proud to be leading
tothis
access services
wonderful organisation, and I can’t
State land to the west of Kay McDuff Drive and adjacent to the Ring Road, about five
wait to continue our service improvement
journey.” kilometres south of Bundaberg’s CBD, is the preferred site for a new hospital
She said the recent COVID-19 outbreak had
been a good example of how agile health
Continuing engagement
services needed to be to accommodate
modern and complex medical issues.
Ongoing engagement with clinicians, healthcare
“COVID-19 has shown us how innovative and
specialists, consumers and the regional community
resilient we can be, and I look forward to
is vital to the success
embracing of this
the changes project, and
and innovations that we’re
committed to continuing
will endure these
because they’re conversations.
a better way of
doing everyday business,” she said.
We’ve established a local Stakeholder Reference
Group, which
I alsoconsists
know whatofwe’re
key stakeholders
capable of that
represent a range of
achieving as viewpoints.
a team – I’ve seen
it, time and time again – and I
The workshops
know wewill
willfacilitate stakeholder
continue to build on input into
the business case development and
our successes and learn from the analysis to
ensure best long-term
challenges outcomes for the community.
we face.”
Feedback on the
Looking hospital
ahead, project
Debbie said from
there was stillthe broader
community
muchisto also welcomed
achieve, by using one of the
including rebalancing
Moments in timeWide
fromBay Hospital
a long and Health
career: Graduating Service
as a nurse Executive
in 1981 and Board
(top); the Bundaberg are which caused
floods,
the evacuationcommitted
of the hospitalto
and let to an Australia
keeping the Day Award informed
community for Debbie; and with Robyn
(pictured Bradley and Peta
left
communication
services to methods found
safely take on overleaf.
more non-urgent Jamieson at a public information session last year for the Bundaberg Hospital redevelopment project.
to right: Robyn Bradley, Debbie Carroll and Peta Jamieson)
What we’re doing next
The project team will continue discussions with The master plan will also consider future
relevant stakeholders about internal and external economic development opportunities such as the
road upgrades and connections, emergency potential integration of other health, education,
service access, utilities infrastructure, public training and retail facilities within the precinct.
transport and other supporting infrastructure.
Workforce planning:
Several streams of activity will continue to run Comprehensive workforce planning will be
in parallel to inform the detailed business case. undertaken to ensure the new hospital has
the right numbers of people, with the right
Master planning:
skills and experience, at the right time.
Master planning will examine the size of the
Potential staging:
hospital, clinical functional relationships and
requirements and how they can be supported The business case will investigate options
with different types of infrastructure. It will to stage construction to enable some services
consider how people will access the facility to be brought online earlier, along with
and what supporting infrastructure is needed. decommissioning/repurposing of the existing site.
Project timeline
April 2019 June 2019 July 2020 2020-21 2021 Future stages*
Preliminary Detailed Premier • Master • Concept and • Funding decision
business case business announces planning schematic • Detailed design
prepared case funding preferred • Workforce design • Planning and
recommending announced site for a planning • Submit detailed development
a new hospital to continue new hospital • Future of the business case approvals
on a new site planning existing site for government • Construction
and staging decision • Operation
* Timing to be confirmed
Get involved
We’re committed to keeping you informed Connect with us online
as we progress further through the detailed Website www.health.qld.gov.au/widebay/
business case for a new hospital in Bundaberg. bundaberg-hospital
In an effort to provide you with as much Email WBHHS-NewHospital@health.qld.gov.au
information as possible, we’ve developed a
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series of frequently asked questions on our
website relating to each project stage so far. Phone or write to us by post
We also encourage you to register your interest Phone (07) 4303 8540
to receive future project updates or provide any
feedback you may have on the project via one Write to ‘A new hospital in Bundaberg’ project team
Bundaberg Hospital
of the following communication methods.
PO Box 34
Bundaberg Qld 4670
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