New masterplan sets future direction for The Prince Charles Hospital
TPCH Acute medical health unit (artistic render)
The future of The Prince Charles Hospital is taking shape, with a new masterplan released for consultation.
The local community is encouraged to have their say on the masterplan, which sets out a long-term vision to expand and upgrade The Prince Charles Hospital to meet the healthcare needs of the growing community.
The release of this new masterplan follows a detailed project review to ensure it reflects current and future clinical priorities.
The masterplan offers a roadmap for significant new capacity, modern facilities and expanded services, with Stage One proposing:
- at least 100 new hospital beds
- an expanded Emergency Department
- an expanded Cardiac Cath Lab
- a new Outpatients building
- a new Mental Health Facility.
The first new beds are targeted for delivery by 2028 as part of a Chest Pain Assessment Unit within the expanded Emergency Department.
Construction of the new mental health facility is expected to be completed in 2031.
Stage Two will include a new Acute Services Building, bringing together an expanded Emergency Department, Cardiac Investigations Unit, operating theatres, Intensive Care Unit and other supporting services.
Public consultation on the masterplan is now open and runs until December 4 2026 giving patients, staff, consumers and the local community an opportunity to help shape the future of The Prince Charles Hospital.