Health Minister Bridget Archer and Premier Jeremy Rockliff (right) discuss the masterplan for the hospital. Photo: Bridget Archer, Facebook.
The Tasmanian Government has released its updated masterplan for the Launceston General Hospital Precinct for public consultation.
Released in October 2021, the original masterplan was followed by the Implementation Program in March 2022. Since then, changes within the precinct have unlocked new opportunities.
“Today is an important milestone that is the result of consistent improvement to how we deliver healthcare in Tasmania,” Premier Jeremy Rockliff said.
“Launceston is a growing region, and we are supporting this through several significant healthcare commitments.
“A bigger and better masterplan allows us to incorporate important projects so we can continue to work together to move our state forward.”
The revised masterplan includes several new additions and initiatives:
- Relocation of the new Mental Health Precinct, which will be constructed at 52 Frankland Street.
- An increase in the emergency department’s capacity.
- Construction of the Northern Heart Centre, following a $120 million commitment from the Australian Government.
- Delivery of a new helipad on the existing Cleveland Street multistorey carpark, completed in October of last year.
- A partnership between the Tasmanian Government and Tresillian Family Care to create a four-bed intensive parenting service in the Launceston Health Hub.
- The use of the Allambi Building as the site of the Launceston Hospice, funded by the Australian Government.
“We are now planning to deliver landmark projects like the new Northern Heart Centre, an expanded emergency department and an additional 250 beds,” Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing Bridget Archer said.
“Our government is future-proofing the healthcare needs of northern Tasmanians.
“Importantly, this will also enable the delivery of a genuinely co-located private hospital on the LGH campus.”
For more information on recent additions and amendments to the Launceston General Hospital Precinct Masterplan for 2025, visit the Department of Health’s website.
