Modbury Hospital in South Australia is set for a major expansion, with the release of designs for a $117 million project, marking one of the most significant upgrades in the hospital’s history.
Scheduled for completion in December 2025, the expansion will include a substantial increase in healthcare facilities and services.
Central to the expansion is a new state-of-the-art Mental Health Precinct, featuring 24 mental health rehabilitation beds and a 20-bed Older Persons Mental Health unit. This addition will boost the hospital’s overnight bed capacity by 20 percent.
The 24 mental health rehabilitation beds are designed to support adults requiring extended therapeutic and rehabilitative care in a living space that encourages daily activities. The unit will be divided into two 12-bed pods, each with its own communal spaces and external courtyards.
The Older Person’s Mental Health unit, moving from the Lyell McEwin Hospital, will specialize in mental health support for individuals aged 65 and above. It will consist of two sections, one with 12 beds and another high-dependency pod with eight beds.
This unit is designed to provide a safe, home-like environment, complete with sensory modulation rooms and spaces for families and visitors.
Another significant addition is a brand-new Cancer Centre, which will feature 12 chemotherapy chairs, seven outpatient consulting rooms, and three interview rooms. The center marks the reintroduction of cancer services at Modbury Hospital, which have been absent for a decade.
The Cancer Centre will have a dedicated entrance and a link bridge to the hospital’s existing south wing, enhancing patient access and convenience.
To address long-standing parking issues, the plan includes a new five-storey car park with capacity for more than 300 vehicles, set to be completed by September 2025. This facility aims to accommodate the anticipated increase in patient activity following the expansion.
Premier Peter Malinauskas said that the Government is delivering a bigger, better Modbury Hospital for the people of the North East.
“More capacity inside the hospital and more car parks outside the hospital means a better experience for patients and their families.”
“By investing in more mental health beds, we can ease pressure on emergency departments, freeing up space for those who need urgent treatment and getting ambulances off the ramp.”
“The cancer centre will allow north-east residents requiring chemotherapy to access this lifesaving treatment closer to home, for the first time in a decade.”
“And importantly, we’re delivering more than 300 new car parks, addressing a long-standing criticism about a lack of parking on site.”
Minister for Health and Wellbeing Chris Picton said “these works represent a $117 million commitment made by our Government to boost the number of mental health rehabilitation beds across the system and introduce cancer services to Modbury Hospital for the first time.”
“Not only are we expanding services at the hospital, we’re also making sure that we have infrastructure in place to support an increase in patients and staff through a brand-new multideck carpark.”
“We are future-proofing our health system to ensure we can provide a high quality of care for all South Australians.”
Northern Adelaide Local Health Network Acting Chief Executive, Karen Puvogel, said the project marks an exciting milestone in the history of Modbury Hospital.
“By increasing our services, we can ensure our community can access the mental health and cancer support they need, on their doorstep.”
“The introduction of a multi-level carpark is something that our staff have also been requesting for some time.”
“I am delighted that we can deliver on this for them and make it easier for our patients and their loved ones to come to the hospital.”
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