As planning and design nears completion, the Maitland Mental Health Rehabilitation project has been placed on public exhibition until 11:59pm Wednesday, 9 April 2025. This includes the project’s Review of Environmental Factors (REF) report, which has been prepared to assess the potential benefits and environmental impacts of the project, as well as the designs and general information about the project. The documents on public exhibition can be found at www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/mmhr or on Health Infrastructure’s website at www.hinfra.health.nsw.gov.au/on-exhibition . If you require assistance to access the documents or make your submission, please contact the project team at HI-MaitlandMH@health.nsw.gov.au. The feedback received will be used to finalise the design, prior to construction commencing in late 2025. Hunter New England Local Health District will continue to work closely with community stakeholders and staff to ensure the new facility meets the needs of the growing Lower Hunter community. The project team appreciates the valuable time and input provided by staff, stakeholders and the community into the design of the new facility to date. Image: Artist impression of communal lounge