The Government of Western Australia (WA) has selected WeBuild as the managing contractor for the A$1.8bn ($1.1bn) New Women and Babies Hospital Project.
This hospital will replace the King Edward Memorial Hospital, providing enhanced services for women, newborns, and families across the state.
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The facility will offer comprehensive care, with inpatient services for gynaecology and maternity, a neonatology unit, operating theatres, a family birthing centre, and outpatient clinics.
Its location within the Fiona Stanley Hospital precinct is said to improve access for regional patients, facilitated by the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
The construction phase of the project is set to generate over 1,400 jobs.
The WA Government is also working on doubling maternity services at Osborne Park Hospital and expanding its gynaecology and neonatology departments.
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By GlobalDataThe body will also focus on the commissioning and final fit-out of the new hospital, along with the integration of ICT systems and medical equipment.
Construction is anticipated to commence later this year, starting with a new multi-deck car park. Georgiou Group secured the contract for this initial phase in January 2025, which will add approximately 2,500 car bays to the precinct.
Meanwhile, temporary off-site parking is being arranged to accommodate hospital precinct workers during this phase.
WA Health Infrastructure Minister John Carey said: “Today’s signing signifies a major step forward which will deliver a brand-new public hospital at the Fiona Stanley Hospital precinct and state-of-the-art health infrastructure.
“The New Women and Babies Hospital Project is continuing to progress to schedule, and crucially, we now have a top-tier managing contractor with a breadth of global experience officially on board.”
Furthermore, the Cook Government will begin consultations with local authorities and key stakeholders next month to improve the transport network around the precinct.
The upcoming state budget will allocate A$22m for road upgrades and A$5m to plan future enhancements for Murdoch Train Station.
The hospital’s construction is set for completion by 2029.
