Member for Goulburn and Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Wendy Tuckerman, opened the new Emergency Department (ED) at Crookwell Hospital today, marking the completion of the site’s $2.5 million refurbishment project.
Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) Acting Chief Executive Fiona Renshaw said the new ED was designed with broad stakeholder consultation to ensure the best patient and staff experience.
“Patients, visitors and staff will benefit from a range of new and improved public and clinical facilities. The new ED is a welcoming space with its own reception desk and well-designed public and ambulance access,” Ms Renshaw said.
Minister Tuckerman was delighted to officially open the ED and congratulated the refurbishment team for overcoming the challenges of COVID-19 to deliver an improved health facility to the Crookwell community.
“Well done to the Crookwell Hospital staff team for persevering with the building works while managing the local COVID-19 response and the interruptions caused by lockdowns and supply chain issues,” Minister Tuckerman said.
The new Emergency Department includes:
- new reception area and improved public and ambulance access
- larger waiting and medication rooms
- more public bathrooms
- increased acute treatment space capacity
- medical equipment upgrades, including ECG machines, defibrillator and a transport ventilator.
The ED opening completes the Crookwell Hospital refurbishment project that includes an upgraded Wellness Centre, an improved records storage area, office fitouts and an upgraded communications room.
WENDY TUCKERMAN 