A proposed $16 million redevelopment at Royston Hospital is poised to prepare the Hastings facility for a growing future.
Acurity Health Group today announced plans for a $16 million expansion that will feature two new operating theatres, an expanded post-anaesthesia care unit, on site radiology, day of surgery admissions and discharge facilities, and a redesigned reception area.
Royston Hospital general manager Denise Primrose said the project would deliver significant benefits to the Hawke's Bay region.
"This will give Royston the capacity to cope with increased patient volumes, supporting our contracts with the Hawke's Bay District Health Board and ACC along with privately insured and self-funded patients.
"The continuing investment is not only good news for future proofing Royston Hospital. It also means that the region is more attractive to the surgical workforce, and as a consequence, further increases the range of health services we can offer to the Hawke's Bay community.