State Budget delivers big build for Hervey Bay

The Palaszczuk Labor Government will build a big multi-storey car park at Hervey Bay Hospital to increase accessibility, convenience and reduce unneeded stress for patients, families, and visitors.  

At today’s announcement with the Queensland State Treasurer, Cameron Dick MP the Member for Hervey Bay, Adrian Tantari said, “This commitment is great news for the Hervey Bay community with $60 million to be allocated from this year’s 2023-24 State Budget to build a new multi-story car park. 

“This project will nearly double the amount of car parks currently available and will support the Palaszczuk Government’s $82.3 million total spend expansion of the Hervey Bay Hospital in this year’s budget.  

“A new multi-storey car park at the Hervey Bay Hospital will relieve a lot of stress for people who are already going through challenging times with their health, or the health of someone they love. 

Mr Tantari said, “The new investment is another example of how the Palaszczuk Government invests in the Hervey Bay community’s growing needs around health. 

“The new multi-storey car park at Hervey Bay Hospital cements the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to progressing the hospital’s development master plan.  

“With the enormous growth in our region over the past few years, we already have high demand for parking from patients, visitors, and staff.  

Planning is currently underway to maximise the design to ensure the car park best serves those who rely on the hospital by improving ease of access for patients who receive regular treatment, and those who need specialist procedures.  

Queensland Health expects construction to begin in 2024 and the car park to be operational in 2026. 

“This is another step in building better health services in Hervey Bay, said Mr Tantari.