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A helicopter comes into land on the new South Tower A major investment

A major investment

The Lismore Base Hospital redevelopment is a major investment in local health services.

Delivered in stages, the project will feature a range of new and upgraded services to meet the growing needs of the local community.

Construction of the new 12-storey South Tower was completed in July 2016 with construction of the four-storey North Tower expected to commence mid-2018.

The new Emergency Department critical care area and staff stations Modern new facilities

Modern new facilities

The Lismore Base Hospital redevelopment will result in modern new facilities for patients, visitors and staff.

Officially opened in November 2016, Stage 3a features a new and expanded Emergency Department, a new Renal Unit, and a new mortuary.

The recently completed South Tower will contain a new Women's Care Unit, a new Paediatric Unit, more medical imaging services, new Theatres and cardiac care unit, as well as a range of other inpatient units. Internal fit-out will feature staged openings of the levels from early 2017 through to mid 2018.

New car park from Dalziel Street

New car park

A new multi-storey car park was constructed in Uralba Street as part of the Lismore Base Hospital 3a redevelopment.

This alleviated the historical parking pressures on and around the local streets in the hospital precinct.

The new car park comprises 270 spaces over five levels. It opened July 2016.

Stage 3a construction underway

Construction underway

Construction is well underway for the Lismore Base Hospital redevelopment.

Stage 3A construction began in mid-2014 and was completed in July 2016. Stage 3B/3C construction is continuing through until mid 2020 when North Tower will be completed.

Overall redevelopment completion is due in 2021.

Stage 3c under construction Stage 3c announced

Stage 3c announced

Stage 3c comprises the construction of an additional four floors to the North Tower (Levels 7 to 10), which will be fully integrated into the North Tower's existing planned floors (Levels 3 to 6).

Construction of Stage 3c is scheduled to be completed mid-2021.

Welcome

Welcome to the website of the Lismore Base Hospital redevelopment.

With the regional population continuing to grow, the redevelopment project will be a significant boost to local healthcare needs into the future.

Lismore Base Hospital is one of two main public referral hospitals in the Northern NSW Local Health District. The redevelopment will see new and upgraded facilities gradually come into operation from 2016 onwards.

For more information about current public health services please visit the Lismore Base Hospital website.

News & Events

Projects

Early works

Early works involved the demolition of old buildings and construction of a new pathology unit, mortuary and temporary women's care wing.
New car park

A new multi-storey car park was a priority project for the redevelopment
Stage 3c

The NSW Government announced an additional $52.5 million for the redevelopment of Lismore Base Hospital's Stage 3c will deliver new inpatient wards, a new intensive care unit and high dependency unit, additional plant facilities, and education, training, research and hospital administration facilities.
Community Health Services

Primary and community health services will move into the main hospital buidling once internal refurbishments are completed.
Refurbishments

Some areas of the existing hospital building will be refurbished as part of the redevelopment project.
Stage 3a

Stage 3a delivered a new emergency department, new renal unit, improved medical imaging services and a new mortuary.
Stage 3b

The Lismore Base Hospital redevelopment Stage 3b continues the work of Stage 3a.

Milestones

January 2019

North Tower Topping Out

A high point in the construction of the Lismore Base Hospital North Tower project was reached today with a traditional topping out ceremony.
Dec 2018

December - North Tower at full height

Newsletter 40 - The final concrete pour to complete the North Tower Level 10 roof, and bring North Tower to it’s full height, occurred on Monday 17 December, 2018.
May 2018

North Tower construction commences

Construction of the new North Tower has now commenced, with Member for Lismore Thomas George MP inspecting the site's progress.
Apr 2018

April - South Tower now fully operational

Newsletter 36 - South Tower is now full following the arrival of Theatres on 4 April 2018.
Mar 2018

March - Theatres and CSSD about to open

Newsletter 35 - The new Theatres and Central Sterilising Services Department (CSSD) are about to open.
Oct 2017

October - A Block now empty

Newsletter 34 - The relocation of A5 marks the complete vacancy of A Block, ahead of its demolition.
September 2017

New Paediatric Unit officially opened

The new Level 11 Paediatric Unit was officially opened on 8 September, 2017 by NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard.
July 2017

Stage 3c

The NSW Government announced an additional $52.5 million for the redevelopment of Lismore Base Hospital's Stage 3c will deliver new inpatient wards, a new intensive care unit and high dependency unit, additional plant facilities, and education, training, research and hospital administration facilities.
May 2017

New Women's Care Unit opens

The state-of-art new Women's Care Unit opened 2 May 2017, featuring five birthing suites, single bed rooms for mums and bubs, and a spacious Special Care Nursery.
November 2016

Stage 3a officially opened

Stage 3a of the Lismore Base Hospital redevelopment was official opened today by NSW Premier Mike Baird, NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner and Federal Health Minister Sussan Ley.
July 2016

New multi-storey car park completed

The new multi-storey car park in Uralba Street, comprising 270 car parking spaces opened in July 2016
May 2016

South Tower construction due for completion

Construction of the new South Tower is due for completion. This will then be fitted out, ready for service relocations in 2017.
July 2015

New car park construction begins

The first sod is turned for construction of the new multi-storey car park.
May 2015

DA approval for Stage 3b and car park

NSW Planning grants approval for Stage 3b construction of the LBH redevelopment and the new car park.
Mid 2014

New Women's Care Wing opened

The new state-of-the-art Women's Care Wing is officially opened as part of the redevelopment. This marks the completion of all the early works.
June 2014

Main works begin for Stage 3a

Main works construction begins for Stage 3a of the LBH redevelopment.
Mar 2014

DA approval for Stage 3a

NSW Planning grants development approval for Stage 3a of the LBH redevelopment. Design teams are appointed for Stage 3b.
Dec 2013

Planning funds for Stage 3b

NSW Government announces $100,000 to progress planning for Stage 3b of the redevelopment.
Mid 2013

Early enabling works begin

Early enabling works begin for Stage 3a of the redevelopment.
April 2013

More milestones and planning

Planning is well advanced for the Lismore Base Hospital redevelopment.
May 2012

Funds secured for Stage 3a

The NSW Government announces $20 million in State funding and $60.25 million from the Commonwealth's Health and Hospital Fund.
Mar 2012

Design teams appointed for Stage 3a

Design teams have been appointed for Stage 3a of the LBH redevelopment.