Our new Health Minister Shannon Fentiman MP visited Mackay Base Hospital on her first full day in her new position.

She spoke to patients and frontline health workers and we announced another big step towards the major expansion of Mackay Base Hospital.

BESIX Watpac have been awarded the contract to deliver the $250 million project, delivering an additional 128 beds across paediatric, medical and surgical wards.

We’re working hard to deliver world-class healthcare for every Queenslander, no matter where they live.

Read more about the Mackay Base Hospital expansion.

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