CONSTRUCTION on Barham’s new medical facility is under way following a ceremony last week.
New South Wales Member for Murray, Austin Evans has turned the first sod to mark the start of construction on the $20 million Barham Multipurpose Service.
Following the award of the construction contract to Cockram Constructions, the ceremony marked the beginning of construction with work scheduled to be completed in early 2020.
“The redevelopment of the Barham MPS is an important achievement for Barham and the surrounding communities,” Murrumbidgee Local Health District chief executive, Jill Ludford said.
“The purpose-built health service will work in collaboration with Murray Haven Homes, an established Barham aged care provider to provide holistic care to this community.”
The new Barham MPS will be built on the existing grounds on the corner of Gonn Street and Punt Road, with a new entrance from Punt Road.
The facility will be delivered from two connected but independent facilities. Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) will provide acute health services, emergency department and community health services while MHH will provide expanded residential aged care services.
The new facility will incorporate:
• 24-hour care;
• Inpatient service – six beds including palliative care;
• Emergency services – two resuscitation/holding bays;
• Triage room;
• Interview room;
• Treatment/consult room;
• X-ray facilities;
• Community Health services – four consult rooms and one interview room;
• Community programs – meeting/activity room;
• Staff accommodation – three beds; and
• NSW Ambulance – access for two vehicles.
“The Barham MPS will ensure our older residents experience supportive and seamless care as they move between community, residential and hospital based services,” Mr Evans said.
“Extensive community consultation has taken place over the past 12 months ensuring that all members of the community had an opportunity to provide input to this exciting new facility.
“Thank you to all community members including the council, representatives from the Local Health Advisory Committee and Hospital Auxiliary and other members of the public for working towards delivering this state-of-the-art facility.”
