TEXT: Construction is underway on a new emergency department and short stay unit at Albury Wodonga Health.
IMAGES: Footage shows an artist impression of the exterior of the emergency department at Albury Wodonga Health. The façade is an earthy brown colour with an Indigenous pattern on the surface of the exterior.
TEXT: Delivered in partnership by the New South Wales and Victorian governments, the $36 million project will more than double treatment spaces from 16 to 42.
IMAGES: Footage shows an artist impression of the entrance to the hospital and emergency department. It is a one level building with covered walkways around the perimeter.
IMAGES: Footage shows an artist impression of the waiting areas in the new emergency department. There are floor to ceiling windows, seats and plenty of space and natural light.
TEXT: It will also add a resuscitation hub;
IMAGES: Footage shows an artist impression of the acute staff base, with patient cubicles radiating from the central hub.
TEXT: paediatric treatment area; triage, consult and waiting rooms
IMAGES: Footage shows an artist impression of the emergency department reception, and a woman on crutches speaking to a triage nurse.
TEXT: ambulance bays;
IMAGES: Footage shows again the artist impression of the exterior of the new emergency department.
TEXT: x-ray and CT scanning spaces; behavioural assessment rooms.
IMAGES: Footage shows an artist impression of one of the covered walkways, with floor to ceiling windows and artwork on the opposite walls.
TEXT: The project will also deliver a 16-bed short stay unit and uplift staff amenities.
IMAGES: Footage shows an artist impression of the whole building lit up at night time. The lights inside show the warm coloured walkway walls with artwork.
TEXT: The project is on track to be completed in 2024.
IMAGES: The last artist impression is the exterior of the building at twilight. The word ‘Emergency’ sits atop a concrete plinth that doubles as an arrow pointing towards the entrance, and the evening light casts a reflection of the signage onto the façade of the building.
IMAGES: Slide with the words ‘In partnership with’ and NSW Government logo and VHBA logo. The closing slide is the Victorian Health Building Authority logo, the web address vhba.vic.gov.au and the Victorian Government logo.
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