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Greenslopes' expansion supports local jobs

Aug 12, 2020

A massive expansion and redevelopment project at Greenslopes Private Hospital is helping to boost local jobs, with hundreds of tradies and subcontractors hired from within southeast Queensland.

According to new figures provided by construction company John Holland Pty Ltd, 252 tradespeople working on the project live within 125 kilometres of Greenslopes Private Hospital, and 185 of them come from within the Greater Brisbane Area.

Greenslopes Private Hospital Chief Executive Officer Chris Went said the figures were a welcome boost during a challenging time.

“There’s no doubt we’re excited about this expansion for Greenslopes Private Hospital and as the community navigates the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s wonderful that this project is also keeping Queenslanders in work,” Ms Went said.

“To know that we have 47 local trades represented here, with 98% of workers living in the area, is really welcome news in what’s been a difficult time for so many people.”

The $72 million project will add a new three-storey building to the Greenslopes’ campus to cater for future growth in operating theatres, day surgery procedures and expanded intensive care capabilities.

A second new building will be fitted out with 64 private ensuite rooms over two levels, and the existing emergency department will be refurbished to include seven new bays for improved patient privacy.

“There is currently a high demand for inpatient beds and with both the expansion of the emergency department and the additional operating theatres, the new beds will allow us to service this increased capacity,” Ms Went said.

The expansion and redevelopment project is one of the biggest in Greenslopes’ 78-year history. It’s expected to be completed by December 2021.