State Government calls for expressions of interest for Bunbury Regional Hospital redevelopment

The State Government has put the call out for South West businesses to express their interest in being part of the $451 million Bunbury Regional Hospital redevelopment. The redevelopment will need structural works, fit outs and finishes, external works and electrical, mechanical and hydraulic services with an information session held on Wednesday for prospective contractors. The project is expected to be the biggest redevelopment of any West Australian country hospital once complete and will see the hospital’s capacity increase along with an expanded operating theatre, maternity and mental health services. Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson announced in April the main works contract had been awarded to a joint venture between Bunbury builders Perkins and WA-founded multinational Multiplex Constructions. It was also announced the project’s estimated cost would balloon by $173 million from the original $278 million figure. There is no confirmed completion date with funding committed in this year’s Budget through to the 2027-28 financial year. Bunbury MLA Don Punch said he wanted to see local contractors at the forefront of the project. “Our commitment to engaging local contractors — and creating local jobs — is integral for the South West community to be part of the project every step of the way,” he said. Ms Sanderson touted the project as a game changer for the region.