Member for Myall Lakes Tanya Thompson is calling on the Minns Labor Government to prioritise overdue health infrastructure commitments, after funding was announced for minor upgrades at Manning Hospital.
The $355,000 delivered under the Regional Health Minor Works Program, will convert a non-clinical area into a new three-bed inpatient unit, enable the relocation of the Chronic Care Service and refurbish the Nita Reed building to enhance rehabilitation services.
Mrs Thompson said it is a good start but more needs to be done to ensure health services in the region.
“I will always welcome funding for my community, and this will help improve immediate service delivery at Manning Hospital,” Mrs Thompson said.
“These works will be delivered alongside the $180 million Lower Mid North Coast Health Service Project, which includes the Stage 2 redevelopment of Manning Hospital and an Urgent Care Centre in Forster.
“While it’s a step in the right direction it falls short of addressing broader infrastructure gaps and staffing shortages that continue to impact our region.
“The real priority should be delivering the full Lower Mid North Coast Health Service Project as soon as possible and I will keep fighting for that.”
