New Mental Health unit build starts

CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON NEW MENTAL HEALTH UNIT 

Construction on a new Mental Health Unit for Tamworth will begin in just a few short weeks with fencing, bunting and scaffolding now on site at the Tamworth Hospital. Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson has welcomed the arrival of workers on site who will begin preparing the site for construction.  

“Building a new mental health unit for Tamworth has been at the top of the priority list, and it’s great to see that work is about to begin on the facility that we so desperately need,” Mr Anderson said. “This will be a world class facility that includes 37 beds, including those for children and adolescents and for seniors which means every part of our community will have access to acute mental health services when they need them. This is so important for children and adolescents who will be able to access help closer to home and ends the practice of sending kids to Newcastle’s NEXUS facility. The facility will provide welcoming, comfortable, safe and supportive facilities, while also expanding the services available in our area, meaning more people will be able to access help closer to home. Congratulations to the Tamworth Mental Health Carers Support Group who have been instrumental in the campaign to build a better Banksia. Their advice and advocacy have been invaluable.” 

Construction on the multi-million dollar facility is expected to take 18 months to complete and is expected to be open in 2025. For more information, visit: https://hneinfra.health.nsw.gov.au/projects/tamworth-mental-health-unit