South Australia begins construction of $2.07b New Women's and Children's Hospital project

The new project is set to be a 100% electric public hospital.

The Government of South Australia (SA) has announced the construction of the $2.07b (A$3.2b) New Women's and Children's Hospital (New WCH) project in Adelaide. 

Its initial stage package valued at almost $200m (AU$306m) includes hospital site work focused on developing a two-storey central energy facility and a 1300-space car park.  

The hospital is set to be fully electric with 414 overnight beds, and an emergency department with 43 treatment spaces, advanced surgical suites, and a helipad on the site. 

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Moreover, the hospital will feature a co-location of all critical care units on one floor, including birthing, theatres, neonatal intensive care unit (ICU), and paediatric ICU. 

The project’s completion is expected by 2030-2031.