Minns cuts ribbon on (another) Coalition project

The NSW Liberals and Nationals today celebrated the completion of St George Hospital’s upgrade that was planned and funded by the former Coalition Government.

Shadow Minister for Health Sarah Mitchell said the hospital has a long and proud history serving the local community, and thanks to the former Liberals and Nationals Government it has been transformed into a world-class health facility.

“The Minns Labor Government’s blatant attempt to rewrite history is a disservice to the community and the hard work of people like the Member for Oatley Mark Coure, who has been a tireless champion for St George Hospital,” Mrs Mitchell said.

“Since 2011, more than $740 million has been invested in St George Hospital, including $411 million for Stage 3. We said we would fix what was neglected and that’s exactly what we did.”

The $411 million Stage 3 upgrade brings key outpatient services together, expands pathology, pharmacy and infusion services, delivers new inpatient beds, specialist aged care and cognitive transition units, and provides more parking for patients and staff.

Member for Oatley Mark Coure said the redevelopment represents one of the biggest health investments ever made in the St George area.

“St George Hospital’s redevelopment has a proven track record of delivery. Stage 2 was completed six months ahead of schedule in 2017, and Stage 1 delivered a brand-new emergency department and improved hydrotherapy facilities,” Mr Coure said.

“This project is about better access, better care and better outcomes for local families across the community, now and well into the future.”

Over 12 years, the Liberals and Nationals rebuilt our hospitals, including a record $1.2 billion investment in critical health infrastructure to build and upgrade 20 hospitals and health facilities across the state.

In contrast, the Minns Labor Government’s health record amounts to cutting ribbons on projects they didn’t design, and delivering none of the promised 500 new hospital beds in Western Sydney.

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