Construction is officially underway on upgrades to Wollongong Hospital, which will deliver enhanced health services and infrastructure for the Illawarra.

The upgrades are part of the Minns Labor Government $21.9 million investment at Wollongong Hospital, which will deliver an additional MRI unit and CT scanner, as well as a relocated and enhanced Medical Ambulatory Care (MAC) unit.

This enhancement will enable expansion of the hospital’s Transit Lounge to help meet increased demand for outpatient services, and to better support the flow of patients through the hospital.

Following extensive planning, the new medical imaging suite will be located within the hospital’s atrium. This area will provide the necessary space to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the additional CT and MRI machines.

Taylor Construction Group has been appointed to deliver the project, with the project scheduled to be complete in early 2026.

The Minns Labor Government is investing in new and upgraded hospitals across the Illawarra Shoalhaven, with construction also underway on the $438 million Shoalhaven Hospital Redevelopment and the more than $780 million new Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services Project. Planning is also underway for a $7.5 million upgrade of Milton Ulladulla Hospital.

Quotes attributable to Member for Heathcote, Maryanne Stuart:

“I am excited by the news of this construction, as I know it will make a positive and tangible impact for the residents of the Heathcote Electorate who need efficient and quality healthcare."

“News of investment in the hospitals across the Illawarra region provides residents in the southern half of my electorate with the opportunity to better access high quality medical technology into the future.”