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John Hunter Hospital's $835M expansion, including a new ER and 60% more ICU beds, faces funding delays despite rising demand.
The new John Hunter Hospital facade has been revealed as part of an $835 million expansion project set for completion in 2026, featuring a new emergency department, 22 operating theatres, 60% more ICU capacity, and over 900 additional parking spaces.
Connecting the hospital and research institute via four bridges and including 2,600 square meters of elevated gardens, the project faces ongoing funding challenges for its second phase, estimated at $800 million.
Despite a 14% population rise, elective surgeries have dropped 27% over the past decade, stressing the system.
State leaders are urging federal investment ahead of a national funding meeting, warning that delayed support could harm patient care.
La expansión de $ 835M del Hospital John Hunter, que incluye una nueva sala de emergencias y un 60% más de camas de UCI, se enfrenta a retrasos en la financiación a pesar de la creciente demanda.