Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman
Minister of Health
27 May 2016
Extra $9.7m for West Coast redevelopment
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the Government has approved an extra $9.7 million in funding to ensure the new
Grey Base Hospital is a high quality facility with construction starting next week.
“The Government is committed to the Grey Base Hospital redevelopment and providing the services that the community
needs,” says Dr Coleman.
“Since February, the Ministry of Health and the West Coast Hospital Redevelopment Partnership Group has worked closely
with Fletcher Construction to finalise design costs after estimates came in over budget.
“Competitive pricing for subcontractors has taken the budget to $77.8 million which is $9.7 million above the original
budget. The main driver of the extra costs are the result of the competition with the Canterbury rebuild.
“The Government is investing additional funding to ensure the service and design requirements for the new hospital
remain unchanged from what was agreed with the DHB following consultation and clinical input.
“I made a commitment that construction would begin in May, and this extra funding will ensure that site work starts on
Tuesday.”
The new hospital is expected to open in 2018. The 8,500sqm facility includes 56 inpatient beds, three operating
theatres, and an integrated family health centre to support the delivery of primary healthcare services.
It will also house and support the delivery of other clinical services including a 24/7 emergency department, critical
care unit, acute and planned medical and surgical services, maternity services, and outpatient care.
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