MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall says he has the redevelopment of Moree hospital firmly in his sights.
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“In my view the Moree district communities are entitled to the very best in health and patient care.
“Based on my experience and record with Armidale and Inverell projects, I have a plan to see our health facilities here in Moree upgraded too.”
Mr Marshall said he had already had several discussions and meetings with clinicians and management about the potential scope of a redevelopment of the hospital.
He said he would work with the local community and health stakeholders to secure new operating theatres and sterilising unit, a new emergency department and new and expanded renal dialysis and chemotherapy units.
“With in excess of 9000 presentations at the emergency department each year, Moree hospital is a very busy facility,” Mr Marshall said.
“I know the staff are doing a brilliant job but they are restricted by the ageing infrastructure of the hospital.
“I want to work hard with locals to secure for Moree what we have already for Armidale and Inverell – funding to deliver a first-class hospital and services.”
Mr Marshall also welcomed a $90 million commitment by Deputy Premier Troy Grant and Roads Minister Duncan to upgrade the Newell Highway north of Moree.
Mr Marshall said he was delighted the region would secure its fair share of the $500 million set aside to improve the Newell Highway across the state.
“The Newell is the spine of country NSW carrying billions of dollars’ worth of commodities across country NSW and interstate each year and it is vital we continue improving highway to increase safety and freight efficiency.
“This funding will be used to construct further passing lanes on the highway and improve the road pavement, including widening in some sections.
“This will dovetail in well with the federal funding for the highway from Boggabilla north which is also a vital investment.”
Mr Marshall said improving road infrastructure was critical for rich agricultural areas like Moree Plains Shire.
“By improving road infrastructure we reduce the cost of freight which in turns contributes to the bottom line at the farm gate,” he said.
“We’ve seen already over the last few years the sort of investment we should be receiving and this will pay great dividends in the years to come.”