Overview

Barwon Health surgery hub

Ryrie and Bellerine Streets, Geelong, Victoria, 3220, Australia

The $6.38 million Barwon Health surgery hub at University Hospital in Geelong was completed in November 2018.

The surgery hub expansion and refurbishment included new waiting and recovery areas designed to provide a more comfortable stay for patients. It also delivered more modern theatre facilities designed to support increased capacity and quality of care.

The project was part of a $93.2 million upgrade to the University Hospital Geelong. It was designed to make the experience of having surgery less stressful and more welcoming.

RECOVERY BAYS

HOLDING BAYS

NEW

STAFF AND THEATRE SUPPORT FACILITIES

NEW

PATIENT WAITING AND DISCHARGE LOUNGE

Scope

The Barwon Health surgery hub project delivered:

11 recovery bays
12 holding bays
new staff and theatre facilities
new patient waiting and discharge lounge
the Tree House, a dedicated kids area with paediatric staff.

Benefits

The Barwon Health surgery hub aimed to provide the following benefits:

Increased comfort before and after care

Around 50 patients a day are estimated to pass through the new surgery hub at Barwon Health’s University Hospital in Geelong. The modern, purpose-built facility was designed to provide more comfort for patients before and after surgery, with new admissions and recovery areas.

More modern facilities

New staff and theatre facilities can help to increase efficiency. They can also provide a modern and safe working environment for staff, medical professionals and patients.

Dedicated children’s support

The new facility includes a kids’ area – the Tree House – with dedicated paediatric staff to support children and their families. This area was designed to help make the experience of surgery less stressful and more welcoming for kids.

Partners

This project was delivered by the Victorian Health and Human Services Building Authority in partnership with:

Barwon Health
Billard Leece Partnership (architect)
Plan Group Construction (builder).

Please note: As of 1 February 2021, the Victorian Health and Human Services Building Authority (VHHSBA) became the Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA).