Project overview

Kojonup Health Service and Tambellup Health Clinic upgrades were completed in August 2015, with Gnowangerup Health Service completed in November 2015.

Gnowangerup Health Service upgrades:

• new emergency treatment room to enhance medical services for the community
• upgraded ambulance bay to facilitate the transfer of ill and injured patients
• new nurse call system to enhance patient comfort and communication
• a new multi-purpose consultation room with dual egress
• upgraded physiotherapy room and storage
• kitchen refurbishment (including air-conditioning) and kitchen equipment upgrades
• a new generator, switch and electrics – providing 100 per cent backup power
• upgrades to infrastructure and building safety.

Kojonup Health Service upgrades:

• upgraded main entry and a new ramp to improve access to the hospital
• new multi-purpose consultation room with separate entry suitable for telehealth appointments
• upgraded duress and nurse call systems for improved safety and comfort
• kitchen refurbishment and equipment upgrade, such as new fridges and freezers
• new generator, switch and electrics – providing 100 per cent backup power
• upgrades to infrastructure, building safety and information technology.

Tambellup Health Clinic upgrades:

• expanded and upgraded treatment room to enhance medical services for the community
• new multi-purpose clinical consultation room for visiting doctors, specialists and nurses
• refurbished allied health room to facilitate other health services while the above rooms are being used
• new and improved waiting area to improve comfort for patients and their families
• a new meeting room for community health sessions and staff training
• upgrades to infrastructure and building safety.

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