Latest News - 2024

Schematic designs unveiled

Schematic designs unveiled

The Cessnock project team is pleased to reveal the recently-completed schematic designs for the redevelopment.  

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Posted 30 Oct 2024
Moree project on public exhibition

Moree project on public exhibition

As planning and design nears completion, the Moree Hospital Redevelopment project has been placed on public exhibition until 11.59pm Tuesday 26 November 2024.  

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Posted 29 Oct 2024
Local artists chosen for new unit

Local artists chosen for new unit

Three local Aboriginal artists have been chosen to produce unique artworks for the new Tamworth Mental Health Unit, due to be installed next year.

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Posted 14 Oct 2024
First major concrete pour for Gunnedah project

First major concrete pour for Gunnedah project

An exciting milestone has been achieved for the project - the first major concrete pour to set the foundation for the new building. 

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Posted 13 Oct 2024
New road names revealed

New road names revealed

The JHHIP project team recently asked staff to vote on a shortlist of names for two new roads. These roads are found on the western and northern boundaries of the campus and are set to open on 10 October 2024.

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Posted 03 Oct 2024
All aboard the bus tour

All aboard the bus tour

The JHHIP project team recently invited John Hunter Hospital staff and precinct partners to tour two new roads ahead of their opening in October.  

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Posted 01 Oct 2024
Reaching new heights with 'Lofty'

Reaching new heights with 'Lofty'

The 31-metre tower crane supporting delivery of the new Tamworth Mental Health Unit will be known as “Lofty", following a huge community response to the project’s ‘Name the Crane’ competition.

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Posted 30 Sep 2024
Work set to begin in 2025

Work set to begin in 2025

Early works for Stage 2 of the Manning Base Hospital Redevelopment is set to begin next year, with a project team recommencing work to deliver the redevelopment.

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Posted 20 Sep 2024
Call to local artists to feature at Gunnedah Hospital

Call to local artists to feature at Gunnedah Hospital

Local artists with strong connections to Gunnedah are invited to take part in the arts program for the $53 million Gunnedah Hospital Redevelopment, with Expressions of Interest now open.

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Posted 13 Sep 2024
EOI open for Moree language group

EOI open for Moree language group

Aboriginal language and storytelling will be integrated into signage and wayfinding for the Moree Hospital Redevelopment, and Health Infrastructure is seeking community members with knowledge of Indigenous language who are interested in being involved in the project.

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Posted 13 Sep 2024
Redevelopment moving forward

Redevelopment moving forward

Works are a step closer with the tender for main construction released

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Posted 10 Sep 2024
New roundabouts and roads

New roundabouts and roads

Get ready for changes to campus traffic that begin soon.

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Posted 29 Aug 2024
Share your thoughts on concept designs

Share your thoughts on concept designs

The Maitland Mental Health Rehabilitation project team held information sessions at Maitland Hospital yesterday to seek staff and community feedback on early designs for the new facility. 

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Posted 22 Aug 2024
What to expect from the new ICU

What to expect from the new ICU

Find out how clinical staff have helped design the new ICU 

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Posted 21 Aug 2024
Builder appointed for Stage 3 Redevelopment

Builder appointed for Stage 3 Redevelopment

Work will soon be underway on the $45 million Muswellbrook Hospital Stage 3 Redevelopment with Richard Crookes Constructions appointed as the building contractor for the project.

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Posted 19 Aug 2024
First look at concept designs for new Maitland Mental Health Rehabilitation facility

First look at concept designs for new Maitland Mental Health Rehabilitation facility

Concept designs unveiled for new Maitland Mental Health Rehabilitation facility

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Posted 14 Aug 2024
July Stakeholder Update

July Stakeholder Update

Get the latest JHHIP news from the site

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Posted 29 Jul 2024
Our competition winners

Our competition winners

Congratulations to our winners in the Tamworth crane colouring-in competition.

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Posted 26 Jul 2024
Glen Innes community drop-in sessions coming up!

Glen Innes community drop-in sessions coming up!

The Glen Innes community is invited to provide feedback on the latest plans for the $50 million Glen Innes Hospital Redevelopment. Two drop-in sessions will be held next week at Mackenzie Mall. 

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Posted 15 Jul 2024
Julie Richards and Helen Sambles

New ED to offer more room for families

Feedback from the clinical team has been vital in developing the design of the new emergency department.

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Posted 12 Jul 2024
Get the latest JHHIP news from the site

June Stakeholder Update

Posted 19 Jun 2024
June Video Update

June Video Update

Check out the latest video update from the site 

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Posted 19 Jun 2024
Additional funding for Moree project

Additional funding for Moree project

The Moree Hospital Redevelopment project is receiving additional funding of $25 million taking the total investment to $105 million.
 

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Posted 12 Jun 2024
Parking changes at the Gunnedah Hospital

Parking changes at the Gunnedah Hospital

Leading up to the main construction works for the redevelopment, there are changes occurring on the Gunnedah Hospital campus.

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Posted 03 Jun 2024
Tell us what you really think

Tell us what you really think

We recently invited the community to drop in to information sessions at Cessnock Hospital to seek their feedback on the new design.  

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Posted 03 Jun 2024
Latest Glen Innes designs on display

Latest Glen Innes designs on display

Planning for the Glen Innes Hospital Redevelopment is progressing as part of the NSW Government’s $50 million investment to improve health outcomes for Glen Innes and the surrounding community.
 

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Posted 27 May 2024
New Gunnedah Hospital site cleansed

New Gunnedah Hospital site cleansed

Around 40 staff and community members joined together this week for an official Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony at Gunnedah Hospital.

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Posted 21 May 2024
April Site Update - Video

April Site Update - Video

Check out the latest JHHIP video update from the site. 

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Posted 06 May 2024
May Stakeholder Update

May Stakeholder Update

Get the latest JHHIP news from the site

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Posted 06 May 2024
Cessnock Hospital concept design released for feedback

Cessnock Hospital concept design released for feedback 

The community is being encouraged to have their say on the Cessnock Hospital Redevelopment, with concept designs unveiled today.   

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Posted 30 Apr 2024
Author Emma Williams (far left) with the women of JHHIP

Helping girls be what they can see

JHHIP Project Director Narelle Bromilow was proud to share the stage at the Women in Building and Associated Services breakfast recently.

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Posted 22 Apr 2024
An example of the manipulated bicycle reflectors that are being used by the artist

Renowned local artist to feature in new building

A large artwork made of thousands of individual light reflectors – like those found on bicycle wheels – will be one of the major artworks for JHHIP.

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Posted 18 Apr 2024
Construction starts on new Tamworth Mental Health Unit

Construction starts on new Tamworth Mental Health Unit

Tamworth and surrounding communities are a step closer to enhanced mental health services, with construction underway on a new mental health unit at the Tamworth Hospital campus.

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Posted 09 Apr 2024
March / April Stakeholder Update

March / April Stakeholder Update

Get the latest JHHIP news from the site. 

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Posted 04 Apr 2024
March site update - video

March site update - video

Watch our JHHIP video update of work on site. 

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Posted 04 Apr 2024
Hospital staff with the displays available for you to order

Floor plans and renders available to order

Large printouts of the plans for each floor of the new JHHIP building that show the connection points to the existing hospital are now available to order. 

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Posted 03 Apr 2024
Gunnedah local workforce forum

Gunnedah local workforce forum

Local trades are encouraged to attend an information session on Tuesday 9 April to learn about opportunities to be involved in construction for the Gunnedah Hospital Redevelopment.

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Posted 01 Apr 2024
February site update - video

February site update - video

Check out our JHHIP video update of site progress.

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Posted 28 Mar 2024
JHHIP making connections

JHHIP making connections

The project team has commenced ‘breaking through’ from the back of the existing John Hunter Hospital.   

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Posted 26 Mar 2024
Local artist Ellie Hannon

Drawing inspiration from familiar places

Local artist Ellie Hannon creates six new artworks for the precinct.

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Posted 25 Mar 2024
Participants of Jump Start 2023

Join the construction industry

Registrations open for female high school students 

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Posted 12 Mar 2024
Some of the 68 women who are part of the project

Meet the women building our hospital

Women employed on the project are contributing valuable skills and building their careers, making up 16 per cent of the workers on site each day.

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Posted 12 Mar 2024
JHHIP welcomes ACT Health Minister

JHHIP welcomes ACT Health Minister

The John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct (JHHIP) team recently welcomed Rachel Stephen-Smith, ACT Minister for Health and staff from Major Projects Canberra, ACT Health Directorate and Canberra Health Services.

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Posted 07 Mar 2024
Construction tender release

Construction tender release

We have recently released the construction tender for the Muswellbrook Hospital Stage 3 Redevelopment.  

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Posted 04 Mar 2024
Tamworth Mental Health Unit a step closer

Tamworth Mental Health Unit a step closer

Residents in Tamworth and surrounding communities are a step closer to enhanced mental health services, with a builder now appointed to construct the new Tamworth Mental Health Unit. 

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Posted 29 Feb 2024
Project team appointed for Maitland Mental Health Facility

Project team appointed for Maitland Mental Health Facility

The delivery of a new mental health facility on the Maitland Hospital campus has taken a key step forward with the appointment of the project team to commence planning and design.

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Posted 20 Feb 2024
Aboriginal staff members with the project team

Information sessions for Aboriginal staff

Two sessions were held this month to offer more information and answer any questions that Aboriginal staff may have. 

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Posted 22 Jan 2024