How will the redevelopment work?
A number of options to redevelop the hospital over an extended period of time have been identified, but will require more detailed planning in consultation with staff and stakeholders. The preliminary analysis indicates that building a new health facility close to the existing RHH would assist in meeting growing demand, reduce pressure on the RHH and free up space to make redevelopment on the current site more efficient and less disruptive. For safety, operational efficiency and patient convenience, the proposed new facility would need to be located within a short walking distance of the RHH. The most effective approach to staged redevelopment of the current site over an extended period of time (e.g. 15-20 years) is likely to be the construction of new hospital buildings along Argyle Street and Collins Street.
