It's decided.
The new Maitland Hospital will be run as a fully public hospital. The State Government was considering a public-private partnership or involvement from the not-for-profit sector, both ideas which have now been scrapped.
Health Minister Brad Hazzard announced the plans last night saying after much consideration and weighing up all of the concerns this was the best option.
"After much consideration, we have decided on a public health-led approach from the brand new Maitland Hospital at Metford,"
"I want to reassure the people of Maitland and surrounding areas that they are getting a world-class hospital, and the NSW Liberal Government is focused on making that happen as soon as possible," said Minister Hazzard.
It's been a roller coaster of a decision, in July last year it was announced that a public-private partnership had been scrapped, and the government were looking down a not-for-profit path instead.
The $450 million hospital's construction is already underway, with ground work and the turning of the sod happening before Christmas.
Maitland MP Jenny Aitchison is over the moon, saying she's happier than when she was when she won the election in 2015.
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| Artists Impression new Maitland Hospital. |
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