Darwin psychological well being hospital on its method

Royal Darwin Hospital will quickly obtain a brand new psychological well being facility, with development of a three-storey, 18-bed constructing as a result of begin within the coming months.

Designed by Territory agency Ashford Architects, the therapeutic facility is meant to assist relieve strain on the hospital’s emergency division.

Minister for Psychological Well being and Suicide Prevention Lauren Moss stated the brand new unit would enhance capability for psychological well being providers on the hospital, complementing the prevailing providers to ship sub-acute beds and suicide prevention providers.

The improve can even embrace the refurbishment of the prevailing Central Companies Sterilisation Division, led by Hames Sharley. The redevelopment is meant to lift the ability to fulfill revised Australian requirements for sterilising reusable medical gadgets.

A $57.7-million development tender was awarded to native development firm Sitzler in January 2023 to construct the brand new psychological well being inpatient unit.

The brand new facility can be linked to present hospital’s emergency division through an elevated, enclosed walkway throughout Nightingale Highway.

The mission has acquired $30 million in funding from the federal authorities. Works will start within the first half of 2023, with a completion date slated for mid-2024.

“We’re planning for the long run to make sure Territorians have entry to applicable psychological well being and suicide prevention providers throughout the Territory,” stated Moss.