Construction begins on the new Wentworth Health Services facility

A traditional smoking ceremony marked the beginning of the construction phase of a new health services facility for Wentworth and the local surrounding area in south-western NSW. With the first sod turned in November 2023, construction is now well underway. Located on Barkandji country, there has been significant consultation with and involvement of local Aboriginal elders and knowledge holders to ensure a culturally welcoming and patient focused facility is delivered. MostynCopper’s engagement as Project Manager covers site selection, design and construction with the new facility incorporating a 19-bed inpatient unit, with a direct view of the Darling River from all bedrooms, primary ambulatory care (community health services), urgent care centre, light-filled family and dining room , palliative care suite, which includes an inpatient room with a private terrace and an adjacent family lounge , dedicated space for families, which opens to a central, shared courtyard , gym with access to outdoor courtyard and outdoor spaces and landscaping which focus on connection to Country, including a Yarning Circle and native plantings. The facility is scheduled to open in November 2025.