We are committed to providing access to quality care closer to home, which is why we are planning for our future.
Read our latest news and get updates on our projects.
| Project name | Project details | Capital funding | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns Hospital expansion project - refurbishment works | Refurbish selected areas within Cairns Hospital to add 64 beds and future proof facilities. Part of the Hospital Rescue Plan | $181 million | Works in progress |
| Cairns Hospital expansion project - new works |
New surgical centre with at least 40 new beds, future health and innovation precinct, new location for helipad and multi-story car park. Part of the Hospital Rescue Plan | $60 million for business case | In planning stages |
| Mareeba Hospital roof cladding replacement | Hospital roof replacement following $10 million hospital upgrade in 2021 | $5.5 million | Nearing completion |
| Cairns Hospital Block E Pharmacy and Cancer Care refurbishment | Add chemotherapy chairs and enhance the oncology pharmacy | $3 million | In progress |
Cairns youth residential rehabilitation and treatment service | New 10-bed purpose-built residential rehabilitation service, and non-residential treatment and support services for young people | $19.3 million | Due to open October 2025 |
| Cairns Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Service |
8-bed dedicated adolescent mental health unit. Part of the Hospital Rescue Plan | $19 million | In planning stages |
| Cairns Community Mental Health | Redevelopment of the existing service at 165 Sheridan Street into a larger and more modern space | $26 million | In planning stages |
Cow Bay Primary Health Centre | New purpose-built facility with improved clinical spaces and new helicopter landing pad | $14.8 million | Completed July 2025 |
| Mental Health Inpatient Service building | New 53-bed three-storey facility, including 10-bed Mental Health Intensive Care Unit | $84.3 million | Opened February 2025 |
Cairns Hospital Emergency Department expansion | Expanding capacity to care for an increasing number of patients, by improving flow and functionality | $26.4 million | Completed mid-2024 |
Atherton Hospital Redevelopment | New clinical facilities comprising Clinical Services Building and Community Allied and Mental Health Building | $86.4 million | Clinical Services Building complete 2023 |
Sub-Acute Care Unit | Improved capacity to care for the ageing population through 45-bed facility for sub-acute care and rehabilitation | Part of the Cairns Hospital expansion project | Completed March 2023 |
Pre-Admission Clinic at Cairns Hospital | A clinic designed to better inform and prepare the patient for surgery | $1.5 million | Completed 2021 |
Tully Hospital Emergency Department upgrade | A larger, new emergency department; upgrade of consultation rooms and medical imaging (X-ray) | $4.6 million | Completed 2020 |
Mossman Hospital Emergency Department upgrade | Improving patient flow and models of care by creating a larger triage space and additional treatment spaces | $9.9 million | Completed 2020 |
Mareeba Hospital Medical Imaging department | Medical Imaging department upgrade, including a new CT scanner, digital X-ray and dental X-ray machine | $5 million | Completed 2020 |
Cairns South Community Health Facility | Dual-purpose facility providing community health services, converting to an emergency medical centre in the event of a cyclone | $14.9 million | Completed 2020 |
Youth Step Up Step Down residential facility | Short-term residential facility for youth aged 16 to 21 experiencing psychological distress and /or mental health concerns | $9.1 million | Completed 2019 |
Cardiac Catheter Laboratories | The new lab created additional capacity to treat cardiac patients closer to home | $2.8 million | Completed 2019 |