It’ll be much easier to access the reception now. Photos: Supplied.
A new carpark and main entry to the new Griffith Base Hospital is set to open on Tuesday 17 March, providing patients, staff and visitors much easier access to the facility.
For the past year, patients have had to park their cars at the old hospital carpark and walk up to five minutes through a makeshift tunnel to get to the the main reception. Assistance was provided at the start of the tunnel to those who needed it.
However, there will now be more accessible onsite parking near the new hospital’s main entrance and ED, that has dedicated drop-off zones, disability parking and accessible parking for patients with limited mobility.
“This carpark will be particularly important for those patients and families who have to travel significant distances to receive medical care at Griffith Base Hospital,” Murray MP Helen Dalton said.
From Tuesday, the main driveway will be closed temporarily and public access to the hospital carpark will be via Gate 7 on Noorebar Avenue.
Changes to the existing main carpark will also take effect to improve traffic flow. Signage is in place to assist drivers and pedestrians accessing the hospital.
The plan of the new hospital.
Construction is progressing across the campus including work to complete the final stage of the new carpark, as well as the hospital forecourt and landscaping. A refurbishment of the Ambulatory Care Hub is also nearing completion and is expected to open next month.
The Murrumbidgee Local Health District says the Griffith Base Hospital redevelopment remains on track for completion in 2026, following the opening of the new hospital building in June last year.
“We’ve listened to the community and understand that close and convenient access to the hospital is extremely important for staff, patients and visitors. I look forward to seeing the final stages of the redevelopment completed later this year,” NSW Health Minister Ryan Park said.
Labor spokesperson for Murray Bob Nanva MLC said extra car parking near the main entrance would be particularly important for older people and people with disabilities, making it easier for them to get access to vital hospital services.
